Accident Details
On approach to Araçatuba Airport runway 22, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy rain. After aborting the approach twice, the crew initiated a go-around and attempted to land on runway 04. During a last turn to the left at very low altitude under VFR mode in IMC conditions, the airplane struck the ground with its left wingtip and crashed a few hundred metres short of the runway.
Occupants and Injuries
Both pilots and five passengers were killed, while eight other occupants were injured.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the probable cause as the crew's decision to attempt a visual approach without establishing visual contact with the ground, influenced by factors including adverse weather, pressure to complete the mission, and the captain being seated on the right, which may have hindered piloting. The crew abandoned the approach and attempted to establish visual contact, but during the final turn at low altitude in a steep left bank, the aircraft struck the ground with its left wingtip and crashed.