What happened
During a scheduled training session at Luziânia Airport, a single-engine aircraft was conducting local flight maneuvers with a crew of five. The occupants included one flight instructor and four student pilots. The flight was intended for instructional purposes, involving several approach procedures to the runway.
As the aircraft was on its descent toward the runway, the instructor intentionally decreased engine power to replicate the conditions of an engine malfunction. While maintaining an altitude of approximately 300 feet, the aircraft's nose pitched downward, causing a rapid loss of altitude. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground before reaching the runway threshold.
Findings
- The accident occurred during a simulated engine failure maneuver.
- There were zero fatalities and zero injuries among the five people on board.
- The aircraft sustained significant damage and was declared a total loss.