Incident Overview
During the final leg of a flight from Picos to Teresina, the crew encountered an engine failure while descending towards Teresina-Senador Petrônio Portella Airport. The pilot informed air traffic control of a left engine failure and subsequently reduced altitude in an attempt to execute an emergency landing.
Crash Details
The aircraft struck a tree and crashed in an open field approximately 800 meters from a road. The wreckage was located 51 kilometers southeast of Teresina Airport. Both pilots were killed in the accident.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be a failure of the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. Additional findings identified during the investigation included poor flight preparation, complacency, overconfidence, contempt for published procedures, and poor judgment. It was also noted that the copilot's license and medical documents were expired.