What happened
On a scheduled test flight conducted for the Brazilian Aeronautics Institute of Technology, a twin-engine aircraft departed from São José dos Campos Airport at 08:40 local time. The flight was carrying a total of eight people, consisting of two pilots and six passengers.
Approximately one hour after takeoff, the aircraft impacted a mountain situated in the vicinity of Queluz. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were eight fatalities recorded, as all occupants on board perished in the accident.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating in a test flight capacity for a research institute.
- The accident occurred during the cruise phase of the flight.
- The primary factor in the accident was the impact with terrain.