Incident Overview
A training flight departed Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport for local maneuvers. En route, the pilot intentionally shut down the left engine to simulate a failure. When the crew attempted to feather the propeller, it instead went into reverse pitch.
Emergency Response
Facing an inability to maintain a safe altitude, the crew decided to return to Santos Dumont Airport. However, conditions deteriorated, and the aircraft was ditched approximately 50 meters off Itaipu beach.
Rescue and Aircraft Damage
Both occupants were rescued from the ditching. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation
The incident remains under investigation. No probable cause has been stated in the available source.