What happened
During a local training mission operating out of Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while executing an approach on a single engine. The plane entered a stall during this maneuver, which led to it impacting the surface of Guanabara Bay.
Following the impact, the aircraft submerged in the water and was subsequently lost. Despite the crash, all three occupants—consisting of one pilot, one copilot, and one instructor—were successfully rescued from the scene.
Findings
- The flight was engaged in a training exercise at the time of the accident.
- The incident occurred during the single engine approach phase of flight.
- The aircraft's descent into the bay was precipitated by an aerodynamic stall.