Event Overview
En route from Imperatriz to Fazenda Matary, the captain informed the copilot that he would perform training upon arrival as there were no passengers on board. During descent, the captain advised air traffic control that he would execute a touch-and-go manoeuvre. The aircraft landed with flaps at 15° and a speed of 125 knots, approximately 10 knots above the reference speed of 116 knots.
Sequence of Events
After touchdown, the captain changed his mind and decided to perform a complete stop without informing the copilot. The copilot noticed the speed decreasing and increased engine power for takeoff. Shortly thereafter, the captain reduced power and initiated braking. Unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, the aircraft overran and came to rest several dozen metres beyond the runway, bursting into flames.
Occupants and Damage
All three occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed by the post-crash fire.
Official Findings
Probable cause findings reported in the official investigation include:
- Overconfidence and impulsive attitude on the part of the instructor, leading him to believe he could land without problems, even after changing the established procedure and not communicating his decision to the copilot/student.
- The instructor did not properly plan the landing procedure that he decided to carry out, contrary to the briefing.
- Error in the instructor's judgment due to an inadequate assessment of a normal landing with 15° flap configuration and speed approximately 10 knots above the predicted reference, contrary to the previous briefing.
- The instructor did not inform the student of his decision to complete the landing without rush, nor did he respond to the student's request to initiate a go-around. The student accelerated the engines without the instructor's authorization.