Aircraft crash near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport

5 fatalities • Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport during a heavy rainstorm, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.

What happened

During the final approach to Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport, the aircraft encountered severe weather characterized by heavy rainfall. While the crew was on short final, the plane began an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft struck the ground near a motorway, landing a few hundred meters before reaching the runway. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were five occupants on board, and all five individuals sustained injuries during the accident.

Just three minutes before the impact, the crew had communicated with Air Traffic Control to report that the flight was proceeding normally and that all conditions on board were stable.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during a heavy rainstorm while on final approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1991-01-11 Learjet 25 accident near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed short of the runway at Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport during a heavy rainstorm, resulting in injuries to all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1991-01-11 Learjet 25 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1991-01-11 involved a Learjet 25, registration PT-KKV, operated by Belair Táxi Aéreo, at Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent during a heavy rainstorm while on final approach.

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