What happened
During a nighttime descent toward Cruzeiro do Sul Airport, the flight crew experienced technical difficulties involving a warning light on the instrument panel. This light indicated an intermittent fire alert originating from the cargo area. Despite favorable weather conditions at the time, the aircraft impacted trees while performing its final approach.
The wreckage was located in a heavily wooded, hilly area approximately 15 km from the threshold of runway 10. The accident resulted in three fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft type.
Findings
- The crew was managing an intermittent cargo compartment fire warning during the descent.
- The aircraft struck vegetation in hilly terrain during the final approach phase.