Incident Overview
During a flight from Gurupi to São Felix do Araguaia, the crew was hijacked by four of the six passengers on board. The hijackers took control of the aircraft while it was cruising at altitude.
Hijacking and Landing
Two of the hijackers assumed control of the flight controls and landed the aircraft on a small airstrip located at Fazenda Uirapuru near Sinop. After landing, both pilots and two passengers disembarked, while the four hijackers remained on board.
Takeoff and Crash
Immediately after the pilots and two passengers left the aircraft, the four hijackers took off. However, shortly after takeoff, the aircraft encountered difficulties gaining altitude. It struck a tree and subsequently crashed into a ravine located 30 kilometers from Sinop.
Aftermath
The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. All four hijackers disappeared from the scene and were not recovered. No other injuries or fatalities have been reported in official findings.