What happened
During an approach to Vitória da Conquista Airport, the flight crew attempted to deploy the landing gear. However, the mechanism failed to lock into place. In response to this technical issue, the captain initiated a go-around procedure by increasing power to both engines and performing a low pass over the runway to re-enter the circuit.
While executing a left-hand turn during this maneuver, the aircraft struck a telephone pole. The impact caused the plane to stall, leading to a crash that resulted in a post-impact fire. The accident resulted in five fatalities (comprising four passengers and one crew member) and 16 injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the event.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified several contributing elements. A primary factor was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper aircraft attitude while attempting to verify the status of the landing gear. Additionally, investigators noted an error in judgment regarding the decision to apply full throttle for the go-around while the gear remained in an extended, unsecure position. The mechanical failure of the landing gear locking mechanism was also cited as a contributing factor.