Accident Sequence
A single-engine aircraft was dispatched from Luziânia Airport for local training purposes. The crew consisted of one instructor and four pilots under training. After conducting several approaches, the aircraft was descending toward the runway when the instructor reduced engine power to simulate a failure. From a height of approximately 300 feet, the aircraft nosed down, lost altitude, and crashed short of the runway threshold. All five occupants escaped uninjured, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage and was written off.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation identified several contributing factors. The traffic density and high number of landings led to fatigue in the instructor, which reduced his situational awareness. The ratio of one instructor to four pilots under training was considered excessive. The copilot had only one hour of experience on the Cessna 208, which was insufficient. Poor crew coordination and ineffective crew actions regarding engine power management after the stall were also noted.