What happened
On the morning of the incident, a cargo aircraft departed from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport at 07:00 local time, heading toward northern Brazil. During the flight, the crew encountered mechanical issues involving one of the engines. In response to these engine problems, the captain initiated an immediate return to Congonhas Airport.
As the aircraft approached the airfield, the pilot determined that an emergency landing was necessary. The crew opted to land in a field located in Itaquaquecetuba, situated approximately 35 km east of the departure airport. Upon impact with the ground, the aircraft type sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. There were three injuries reported among the crew members, though all survived the event with only minor harm.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the emergency descent was engine problems encountered during the en route phase of flight.