Incident Overview
A cargo flight operating from Vitória to Rio de Janeiro encountered technical difficulties while on approach. The crew was forced to lower the landing gear manually after experiencing problems with the aircraft systems. Shortly thereafter, both engines lost power. The captain decided to divert to Galeão Airport, which was closer to the aircraft's position than the original destination, Santos Dumont Airport.
Sequence of Events
During the final turn toward Galeão, the aircraft stalled and subsequently crashed into the Guanabara Bay. All three crew members aboard were injured, and the aircraft was lost. The accident occurred following a series of technical malfunctions that began with the manual gear extension and culminated in the dual engine power loss.
Probable Cause
According to official findings, the loss of power on both engines was caused by the failure of the hydraulic system.