Incident Overview
While en route to Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, the right engine of the aircraft caught fire. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze but was unsuccessful. The pilot then initiated an emergency landing, during which the airplane crashed and was engulfed in flames.
Casualties
Two crew members were killed in the accident, while a third occupant sustained injuries.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the accident's probable cause was a fuel line that broke in flight. This allowed fuel to leak into the engine, where it ignited upon contact with high-temperature components.