Incident Overview
A training mission at Lagoa Santa Air Force Base (AFB) resulted in a runway excursion when the aircraft failed to rotate during takeoff. The crew was conducting touch-and-go maneuvers at the time of the incident.
Sequence of Events
During the takeoff roll, the pilot-in-command pulled on the control column to initiate rotation, but the aircraft did not respond. The aircraft subsequently went out of control, veered off the runway to the right, and struck an embankment. The impact caused the undercarriage to separate, and the aircraft slid for several dozen meters before coming to rest in a grassy area.
Injuries and Damage
All three occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the accident was a consequence of a wrong takeoff configuration, as the crew did not set the flaps properly.