What happened
During a night flight from São Luis to Belém, a twin engine aircraft was performing a repositioning mission to transport bank documents and briefcases. The flight was operated with two pilots and two passengers on board.
As the crew prepared for arrival at Belém-Val de Cans Airport, the area was experiencing hazardous meteorological conditions, including heavy rain, cumulonimbus clouds, and intense turbulence. While executing the final approach, the aircraft lost control and struck Ilha das Onças Island, located approximately 5.5 km west of the threshold for runway 06. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe and four fatalities.
Findings
Investigations into the crash revealed that both engines were functioning correctly at the moment of impact, with no evidence of mechanical failure or equipment malfunction found on the aircraft. The flight crew members were fully licensed and possessed the necessary experience to operate this specific model. The investigation identified that the presence of severe turbulence, heavy precipitation, and potential windshear during the approach were significant contributing factors to the loss of control.