What happened
A scheduled domestic flight, which included a trainee captain, an instructor, and an additional crew member, was operating a route from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport to Araçatuba with a stop in Bauru. During the approach to Bauru Airport, the crew received clearance to begin their descent from FL140 earlier than standard due to heavy radio congestion on the Brasilia ARTCC frequency. This deviation resulted in the aircraft approaching the airport at an excessively high velocity.
As the aircraft neared the runway, the trainee captain attempted to initiate a go-around due to safety concerns, but the instructor opted to proceed with the landing. Confusion regarding flight controls occurred during the final moments of the approach, eventually leading to the instructor taking command. The aircraft touched down 775 meters beyond the threshold of runway 3-2 at a speed of 130 knots, following a steep descent rate of 2,500 feet per minute. The impact caused the main landing gear to hit the runway in an alternating pattern.
Recognizing that the remaining runway length was insufficient to stop, the instructor applied full power to attempt a go-around. However, the engine failed to produce adequate power due to insufficient airflow, and the aircraft entered a stall at a high angle of attack. The aircraft subsequently crashed 600 meters past the runway end, striking residential buildings and vehicles before catching fire. The accident resulted in three fatalities, including one crew member and two occupants of a car, while the remaining passengers and crew were rescued, with three serious injuries reported. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact.
Findings
Investigation into the event highlighted a lack of coordination between the crew members regarding landing responsibilities. Additionally, the decision to apply full power for a go-around during a high-speed, unstable approach, combined with the engine's inability to develop power at that specific angle of attack, led to the loss of control.