What happened
During the departure phase from Pampulha Airport, an aircraft entered a left bank and lost altitude, ultimately crashing and catching fire. The accident occurred while the plane was attempting to climb after takeoff. All 16 occupants sustained injuries during the impact, and the airframe was completely destroyed.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the crew had experienced mechanical difficulties with the left engine during previous startup procedures at both Belo Horizonte and Caratingual Airport. While it is believed that these issues were temporarily managed by utilizing engine crossfeeding, the flight proceeded despite these ongoing technical complications. The primary factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the engine systems.