Fatal aircraft accident near Guapó, Brazil

9 fatalities • Guapó, Brazil • Flight

A flight traveling from Brasília to Rio Verde crashed in an open field near Guapó, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

What happened

On a flight originating from Brasília and destined for Rio Verde, an aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent approximately fifty minutes after departing. During the cruise phase of the flight, the crew lost control of the plane, which subsequently entered a steep dive. The aircraft impacted an open field in the vicinity of Guapó.

As a result of the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There were nine fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in the cruise phase of flight when the incident occurred.
  • The descent was characterized by a loss of control by the crew.

Probable cause

The crew lost control of the aircraft during the cruise phase, leading to an uncontrolled dive and impact.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-02-28 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident near Guapó, Brazil?

A flight traveling from Brasília to Rio Verde crashed in an open field near Guapó, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-02-28 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 9 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-02-28 involved a Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá, registration PT-VLW, operated by M. B. Pereira Industrial e Comercial, at Guapó, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew lost control of the aircraft during the cruise phase, leading to an uncontrolled dive and impact.

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