What happened
During the early stages of flight following departure from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, the aircraft entered a period of instability. While performing the initial climb, the pilot-in-command experienced significant difficulties managing the aircraft, leading to a total loss of control. The plane subsequently struck several residential structures within the Jabaquara neighborhood.
Following the impact, leaking fuel spread across the site. An attempt by an individual on the ground to use candles for illumination resulted in the ignition of the spilled fuel. This triggered a series of explosions at the crash site. The accident resulted in 10 fatalities among those on board the aircraft and 6 fatalities among residents on the ground.
Findings
Investigations into the incident suggest that the primary reason for the loss of control was pilot disorientation. This state was reportedly triggered by the failure of several flight instruments immediately after the aircraft had lifted off from the runway.