What happened
During a scheduled cargo operation from Vitória to São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport, an engine failure occurred approximately forty minutes after takeoff. While the aircraft was maintaining a cruising altitude of 8,000 feet over the ocean, the crew reported hearing a metallic sound, followed by engine oil coating the windshield.
In response to the mechanical failure, the crew descended to a lower altitude. The pilots initially attempted to navigate back toward the coastline; however, heavy cloud cover and poor visibility prevented a successful return to land. Consequently, the decision was made to execute an emergency landing on a nearby beach. The aircraft came to a stop following the crash landing.
Findings
- The incident resulted in one injury and zero fatalities.
- The crew members survived the impact, with the co-pilot escaping without any injuries and the captain sustaining minor injuries.
- Engine failure and subsequent loss of visibility due to weather conditions were the primary drivers of the emergency landing.