Incident Overview
A Bandeirante aircraft, operating a skydiving flight, ditched in Guanabara Bay after encountering engine problems. The aircraft had departed Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport during the day, carrying 11 skydivers and three crew members for participation in an airshow. Following the successful exit of all skydivers, the crew returned to Galeão Airport. During the approach to runway 32, the captain decided to ditch the aircraft in the bay.
Rescue and Outcome
All three crew members were rescued from the water. The aircraft itself was lost, with no further details provided about its condition.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be engine failure for unknown reasons.