Accident
Shortly after takeoff from Sena Madureira Airport, the pilot declared an emergency and elected to return to the airport following an engine failure. While climbing at a low altitude, the pilot completed a circuit and began a right turn. During the turn, the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames in a dense wooded area located a few kilometers from the airport.
Damage and Fatalities
The aircraft was totally destroyed. All 32 occupants were killed.
Official Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine failure during initial climb.