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Crew Lost Control During Cruise Flight Near Guapó (PT-VLW)

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On February 28, 1992, an Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá (registration PT-VLW) operated by M. B. Pereira Industrial e Comercial was involved in an aviation accident near Guapó, Brazil in flight. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: At the time of impact, both engines were running at cruise power. On takeoff from Brasília Airport, the total weight ot the aircraft was 436 kilos above MTOW, which may contribute to the accident. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA)Updated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

Fifty minutes after takeoff from Brasília, a crew lost control of an aircraft at cruising altitude, causing it to dive and crash in an open field near Guapó. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed.

Accident Details

Fifty minutes after takeoff from Brasília, while at cruising altitude on a flight to Rio Verde, the crew lost control of the aircraft. The aircraft entered a dive and crashed in an open field located near Guapó. The aircraft was totally destroyed, and all nine occupants were killed.

Investigation Findings

Investigators determined that at the time of impact, both engines were running at cruise power. On takeoff from Brasília Airport, the total weight of the aircraft was 436 kilograms above the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), which may have contributed to the accident. However, investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Possible Factors

The investigation noted that the pilot-in-command may have made a brutal movement on the control column, causing the aircraft to become uncontrollable following a structural failure of both winglets that were recently installed.

Probable cause

At the time of impact, both engines were running at cruise power. On takeoff from Brasília Airport, the total weight ot the aircraft was 436 kilos above MTOW, which may contribute to the accident. Nevertheless, investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident. Maybe the pilot-in-command made a brutal movement on the control column, causing the aircraft to become uncontrollable following a structural failure of both winglets that were recently installed.

Frequently asked questions

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

Fifty minutes after takeoff from Brasília, a crew lost control of an aircraft at cruising altitude, causing it to dive and crash in an open field near Guapó. The aircraft was destroyed and all nine occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Feb 1992 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 28 Feb 1992 involved an 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?

At the time of impact, both engines were running at cruise power. On takeoff from Brasília Airport, the total weight ot the aircraft was 436 kilos above MTOW, which may contribute to the accident. Nevertheless, investigations were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident. Maybe the pilot-in-command made a…

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