Incident Overview
The aircraft departed São Paulo on a training flight with an intermediate stop in Uberaba, ultimately bound for Ribeirão Preto. During the approach to Ribeirão Preto-Leite Lopes Airport, the instructor reduced power on the left engine to simulate a failure and planned to execute a touch-and-go landing.
Sequence of Events
After touchdown, the left engine power lever remained in the idle position. The captain took over control and attempted a takeoff, deeming it impossible to stop on the remaining runway. The aircraft lifted off but landed approximately 92 meters past the runway end. Out of control, it collided with a truck and a tree, came to rest, and burst into flames.
Casualties and Damage
One occupant of the truck and one pilot were killed. Three other pilots sustained injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the following contributing factors: psychological variables possibly influencing the instructor's decision; inadequate supervision by the operating company, including lack of training and simulator sessions; errors in crew resource management and task fulfillment; inadequate planning for takeoff and landing briefings; the copilot's delayed reduction of power levers and inadequate situation assessment; deficient training processes lacking simulator and CRM programs; and indications that throttle difficulties were caused by a broken cable fiber jamming inside its corrugated cover.