What happened
During the final approach phase toward Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport, the flight crew encountered a significant technical issue involving the left engine. Specifically, the oil temperature in the left engine began to rise unexpectedly. In an effort to manage this thermal increase, the crew was required to decrease power to that engine.
This reduction in power led to a loss of airspeed, causing the aircraft type to stall while still on final approach. The plane subsequently impacted an open field near the airport. Despite the impact and the resulting damage to the airframe, which was determined to be beyond repair, all 54 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage without any reported fatalities or injuries.
Findings
Official investigations into the accident identified a technical issue with the left engine as the primary factor that led to the loss of control and subsequent stall during the approach.