On August 18, 1992, a Beechcraft 90 King Air (registration PT-OLP) operated by Maeda Taxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Navegantes-Itajaí, Brazil during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: On final approach in limited visibility due to poor weather conditions, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane after suffering a spatial disorientation. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hill while on approach to Navegantes-Itajaí Airport, killing all four occupants. The pilot lost control due to spatial disorientation in poor weather.
Accident Summary
While descending to Blumenau Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and decided to divert to Navegantes-Itajaí Airport. During the approach to runway 25 at low altitude, the captain initiated a left turn. The twin-engine aircraft then struck the top of a hill and crashed, bursting into flames. All four occupants were killed.
Investigation
Investigators analyzed the circumstances of the accident, focusing on the weather conditions and the pilot's actions during the final approach.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the pilot-in-command's loss of control of the airplane after suffering spatial disorientation on final approach in limited visibility due to poor weather conditions.