What happened
During an approach to Belém-Val-de-Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro Airport, the aircraft encountered severe weather characterized by heavy rainfall and thunderstorm activity. As the flight was performing a final turn to align with the approach path for runway 06, the wing of the plane made contact with the water. This impact caused the aircraft to crash into Guajará Bay, approximately 800 meters before reaching the threshold of the runway.
The accident resulted in 38 fatalities among the occupants. Emergency responders were able to locate and rescue one passenger and one crew member from the wreckage.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the pilot-in-command did not maintain sufficient altitude during the maneuver. The primary factor contributing to the accident was a misjudgment of the vertical distance between the aircraft and the water surface while operating in marginal weather conditions.