3 fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crashes into sea off Angra dos Reis killing all aboard (2290)

Angra dos Reis, BrazilFlight

On October 26, 1993, an Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (registration 2290) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Angra dos Reis, Brazil in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control during coastal cruising leading to a fatal impact with the sea. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine plane lost control while flying along the coastline near Angra dos Reis and plunged into the ocean, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during a flight conducted along the coastal region near Angra dos Reis. The aircraft involved was a twin-engine airplane. While cruising at altitude or low level along this stretch of coastline, the plane experienced a sudden loss of control. Despite the nature of the terrain and proximity to water, no recovery was possible. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the sea in that vicinity.

Findings

The crash resulted in the total loss of life for everyone on board. Specifically, all three crew members were killed in the accident. The primary factor contributing to the outcome was the loss of control while operating near the coast.

Probable cause

Loss of control during coastal cruising leading to a fatal impact with the sea