Accident
The accident occurred during the approach to Belém-Val-de-Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro Airport. Weather conditions were poor, with thunderstorm activity and heavy rainfall. While executing a final turn to join the approach path for runway 06, the pilot-in-command failed to recognize that the aircraft's altitude was too low. One of the wings struck the water surface, and the airplane crashed into Guajará Bay, approximately 800 meters short of the runway 06 threshold.
Occupants and Fatalities
One crew member and one passenger were rescued, while 38 other occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be: "Probable misjudgement of the distance separating the aircraft and the water surface on part of the flying crew while conducting an approach in marginal weather conditions."