Accident Overview
A twin-engine airplane operating a taxi flight from Belém-Júlio Cesar Ribeiro Airport to Almeirim crashed near Ponta de Pedras, approximately 45 km west of Belém. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and eight passengers for the Brazilian company Embratel. All nine occupants were killed in the accident.
Sequence of Events
The airplane departed Belém-Júlio Cesar Ribeiro Airport on a taxi flight destined for Almeirim. Few minutes after takeoff, the pilot informed air traffic control about engine problems and elected to divert to Abaetetuba Airport for an emergency landing. Shortly thereafter, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion near Ponta de Pedras. The accident occurred while the aircraft was still in the vicinity of the departure airport.
Aftermath
The crash resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of all nine individuals on board. No survivors were reported. The crash site was near Ponta de Pedras, about 45 km west of Belém. The aircraft was on a taxi flight for the Brazilian company Embratel. The purpose of a taxi flight typically involves the transport of personnel or equipment for operational reasons.