What happened
Shortly after departing from João Pessoa-Presidente Castro Pinto Airport, a cargo flight bound for Recife encountered mechanical difficulties. While climbing, the crew identified problems with the engines and subsequently decided to initiate a return to the departure airport.
During the attempt to return, the aircraft was unable to sustain a stable altitude. In the process of executing an emergency landing, the aircraft type (not specified in source) impacted several trees and came to rest in the vicinity of a motorway. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.
Findings
- The crew reported engine problems during the initial climb phase.
- The loss of altitude prevented the completion of a safe return to the airport.
- The crash involved an impact with vegetation prior to reaching the ground.