Accident
A twin-engine aircraft operating a flight from Campo de Marte Air Force Base near São Paulo to Porto Alegre with an intermediate stop in Florianópolis crashed on final approach to runway 33 at Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport. The aircraft stalled and came down in a grassy area located 3,600 metres short of the runway.
Passengers and Crew
The aircraft was carrying 13 passengers and three crew members. Two passengers and one pilot were killed in the accident, while the remaining 13 occupants sustained injuries.
Flight History
After departing from Campo de Marte AFB, the aircraft proceeded en route to Florianópolis. While at cruising altitude, the crew encountered technical problems and declared an emergency. Air traffic control cleared the flight to divert to Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause: double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion. It was established that the crew did not prepare the flight according to procedures and took off with an insufficient fuel quantity on board.