Incident Overview
A passenger flight operating from Manaus to Cruzeiro do Sul, with intermediate stops at Tefé and Carauari, was involved in an accident during a training exercise. The captain, despite not being qualified for training duties, decided to use the flight for training purposes, specifically focusing on landing procedures.
Sequence of Events
The co-pilot, who was under training, performed the landing at Carauari. During the ground roll after touchdown, the aircraft veered off the runway. The captain then took control of the aircraft and attempted to abort the landing (overshoot). However, during the overshoot maneuver, the aircraft collided with trees and subsequently caught fire.
Evacuation and Aftermath
All passengers and crew members on board evacuated the aircraft safely without reported injuries. The aircraft sustained damage from the collision and fire.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the probable cause as incorrect training procedure, specifically noting that the captain was not qualified to conduct training flights.