4 fatalities

Four Killed in Crash of Aircraft Approaching Belo Horizonte-Pampulha (PT-ISN)

Ribeirão das Neves, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On November 5, 1989, a Learjet 25 (registration PT-ISN) operated by Belair Táxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil during landing or approach. 4 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed while approaching Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport under heavy rain, striking trees and hitting terrain 15 km short of runway 13 near Ribeirão das Neves. All four occupants were killed.

Accident

While on approach to Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport, the aircraft encountered poor weather conditions characterized by heavy rain. Two minutes before the scheduled landing, the aircraft struck trees and subsequently crashed on hilly terrain located 15 km short of runway 13, near the city of Ribeirão das Neves. The impact destroyed the aircraft.

Occupants

All four individuals aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. The crew consisted of pilot César Augusto da Costa e Silva and copilot João Bosco Monteiro Barros. The passengers were Alexandrino Horta and Pedro Ernani Goulart.

Weather Conditions

The crew faced poor weather conditions with heavy rain falls during the approach phase. No further details about the weather were provided in the investigation report.

Location

The crash site was situated on hilly terrain approximately 15 kilometers from the threshold of runway 13 at Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport, near Ribeirão das Neves.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Nov 1989 Learjet 25 accident near Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed while approaching Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport under heavy rain, striking trees and hitting terrain 15 km short of runway 13 near Ribeirão das Neves. All four occupants were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Nov 1989 Learjet 25 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Nov 1989 involved a Learjet 25, registration PT-ISN, operated by Belair Táxi Aéreo, at Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil.