What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation between Manaus and Belém, an aircraft carrying various dangerous goods experienced a sudden fire while airborne. In response to the developing blaze, the pilot initiated an emergency descent to lower altitudes.
The crew successfully executed an emergency landing on the surface of the Rio Amazonas, specifically in the vicinity of Parintins. Although all occupants managed to evacuate the aircraft type without injury, the subsequent fire resulted in the total destruction of the plane.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency was an in-flight fire.
- No fatalities or injuries were reported among the crew during the evacuation.