What happened
On a recent evening, a cargo flight departed from Franca Airport, destined for São Paulo-Congonhas Airport. The aircraft was transporting bank notes and was operated by a single pilot. During the night approach phase, the pilot experienced technical difficulties involving the right engine. In response to this malfunction, the pilot deactivated the engine and subsequently cancelled the IFR flight plan.
Crucially, the pilot did not notify Air Traffic Control regarding the engine failure or the change in flight status. While attempting to approach runway 35R, the aircraft was positioned too high on the glide path. The pilot attempted to execute a go-around, but during this maneuver, the aircraft rolled to the left and lost altitude. The aircraft type crashed into a residential zone, resulting in a post-impact fire that completely destroyed the plane. The incident resulted in one fatality (the pilot) and two injuries to individuals on the ground.
Findings
Preliminary details indicate that the pilot's decision to proceed without notifying ATC of the engine failure and the subsequent loss of control during the go-around maneuver were central to the accident sequence.