Fatal aircraft accident near Brotas, Brazil

2 fatalities • Brotas, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside during its approach to Brotas, resulting in two fatalities and one injury.

What happened

A flight traveling from São Paulo toward Brasilia was conducting an intermediate stop at Brotas when the accident occurred. The aircraft, a twin engine airplane, was operated with three people on board: the pilot and two engineers.

During the approach phase into Brotas, the flight encountered adverse weather conditions. While navigating through these difficult environmental factors, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The plane subsequently struck a hill, leading to a crash.

Findings

The impact resulted in two fatalities and one injury. The official investigation concluded that the primary factor in the accident was pilot error during the approach under poor weather conditions.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by pilot error while operating in poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1979-09-15 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident near Brotas, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a hillside during its approach to Brotas, resulting in two fatalities and one injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 1979-09-15 Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1979-09-15 involved a Embraer EMB-820 Navajo/Carajá, registration PT-EDG, operated by Private Brazil, at Brotas, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by pilot error while operating in poor weather conditions.

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