Incident Overview
While descending to São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy rain and low visibility. Air traffic control (ATC) instructed the crew to execute a go-around and divert to another airport. The pilot-in-command initiated the go-around maneuver, during which control of the aircraft was lost. The airplane subsequently stalled and crashed onto several houses in the district of Jabaquara, less than one kilometer short of runway 35.
Circumstances
The accident occurred as the aircraft approached the airport under adverse weather. ATC directed the go-around due to the conditions. The pilot began the maneuver, but control was lost, leading to the stall and impact with residential structures. The exact sequence of events leading to the loss of control is detailed in the investigation.
Casualties and Damage
Three houses were destroyed in the crash, and the airplane was also destroyed. On board, one crew member and five passengers were killed. On the ground, seven people were killed. Additionally, 39 other individuals were injured. The crash site was in a populated area, resulting in significant casualties and property damage.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, control was lost while attempting a go-around maneuver due to the failure of the left engine. It was reported that the crew failed to react properly to an emergency situation, due in part to a lack of training.