What happened
During a charter flight traveling from Brasília to São Paulo, a twin-engine aircraft was performing its final approach under conditions of low visibility caused by darkness, cloud cover, and a lack of ground lighting. The flight was transporting nine individuals, including the crew and members of a musical group.
While attempting the approach, the flight crew determined that the aircraft was at an incorrect position, characterized by excessive speed and an altitude that was too high for the glide path. In response, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure. During the subsequent maneuver, the captain began a left-hand turn. At an altitude of approximately 3,280 feet, the plane collided with trees in a heavily forested region situated roughly 11 km from the destination airport. The impact caused the total destruction of the aircraft, and all nine fatalities were recorded.
Findings
- The approach was conducted in limited visibility due to nighttime conditions and cloud cover.
- The crew attempted to correct an erroneous flight path involving excessive speed and high altitude by performing a go-around.
- The aircraft struck obstacles during a turn following the decision to abort the landing.