Flight Background
A twin-engine airplane departed Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport on a flight to Setubinha-Fazenda Sequóia Airfield. The aircraft carried one employee of the company and two pilots.
The Maneuver
Prior to takeoff, the captain informed the copilot that he intended to perform an 'American' takeoff, characterized by full engine power followed by a steep climb. After liftoff, the crew raised the landing gear and continued over the runway at low height until the end of the terrain to reach maximum speed. They then initiated a steep climb at a 90° angle.
Accident Sequence
The aircraft reached an altitude of 1,700 feet within 15 seconds before stalling and entering an uncontrolled descent. It dove into the ground and crashed in a vertical attitude into houses located in a residential area approximately 800 metres from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. All three occupants were killed, and one person on the ground sustained minor injuries.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a loss of control after the crew initiated aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude.