5 fatalities

1991-01-11: Learjet 25 (PT-KKV) — Belair Táxi Aéreo — Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil

Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On January 11, 1991, a Learjet 25 (registration PT-KKV) operated by Belair Táxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781212313Data APIEditorial standards

On final approach to Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport in heavy rain, an aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed near a motorway. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

During the final approach to Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport, the flight crew encountered poor weather conditions characterized by heavy rainfall. On short final, the aircraft experienced an uncontrolled descent and subsequently crashed near a motorway located a few hundred meters short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact, and all five occupants sustained injuries.

Flight Details

Three minutes prior to the accident, the crew had communicated with air traffic control, reporting that everything was normal on board. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator have been released in the investigation source.

Aftermath

The crash site was near a motorway, prompting emergency response. The aircraft was destroyed, and all five individuals on board were injured. No fatalities were reported in the source. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident is ongoing.