Incident Overview
An aircraft operating a cargo flight from Rio Branco to Cruzeiro do Sul struck a truck during takeoff under unclear circumstances. The flight was carrying five tons of rice and beans. Following the collision, the crew decided to return to the departure airport.
Landing Gear Issue and Fuel Dumping
During the return, one of the main landing gear could not be lowered. To reduce weight and mitigate risk, the crew burned fuel and jettisoned 30 sacks of cargo from the aircraft.
Belly Landing and Aftermath
The aircraft subsequently performed a belly landing. It came to rest on the runway. No injuries were reported among the occupants. However, the aircraft sustained substantial damage and was considered beyond economical repair.