Incident Overview
While cruising at an altitude of 3,000 meters, the fuel pressure on engine number two dropped to zero. The crew responded by feathering the propeller after observing rising oil pressure on both left engines and smoke emanating from the battery and generator compartment. Subsequently, engine number two caught fire, prompting the crew to declare an emergency. Shortly thereafter, the engine detached from the aircraft.
Emergency Landing
The crew attempted to ditch the aircraft into the Praia de Balaia off São Sebastião. The evacuation was successful, with all 34 occupants exiting the aircraft safely. The aircraft itself sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation Findings
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was a failure of a pipe on the engine number two fuel supply system.