Accident Sequence
The aircraft was en route from Carolina to Belém-Va-de-Cans Airport when the left engine failed. The engine caught fire and then exploded. The crew informed air traffic control about the situation. A few minutes later, the right engine lost power. The crew was forced to jettison some of the cargo. The captain elected to ditch the aircraft into the Rio Capim, which is located approximately 230 kilometers south of Belém.
Ditching and Rescue
The aircraft ditched in the river. It floated for about 15 minutes before sinking and being lost. Three of the four crew members were rescued. The fourth crew member drowned.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be the failure of the left engine following the detachment of a propeller blade in flight.