Flight Details
The aircraft departed Belo Horizonte-Pampulha on an executive flight to Manhuaçu, carrying two pilots and three passengers, among them the Brazilian singer Eduardo Costa. The flight was uneventful until the descent to Manhuaçu-Elias Breder Airport.
Accident Sequence
After touchdown on runway 02, the crew activated the reverse thrust systems but the aircraft did not decelerate as expected. The crew then started to brake, causing the tires to burst. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage, collided with a fence, and came to rest. There was no fire.
Injuries and Rescue
All five occupants were rescued. Eduardo Costa broke his nose and right hand during the accident.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the probable cause was late use of the normal brake systems on part of the crew after landing, causing the aircraft to overrun. The captain had the habit of braking the aircraft while using the reverse thrust systems only in order to save the braking systems. Doing so, the use of the normal brakes was delayed.