Incident Overview
The aircraft departed Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport on a flight to Santos, carrying one passenger and two pilots.
Approach and Landing
Following an approach via the local NDB, the crew started the descent to Santos Airport but initiated a go-around because the aircraft was not properly aligned. A second landing attempt was made for runway 35, which had a tailwind component. The approach was unstabilized, and the aircraft touched down 450 meters past the runway threshold. Runway 35 is 1,390 meters long.
Outcome
Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the aircraft overran the runway and came to rest in the Bertioga Canal. All three occupants evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation found the probable cause to be a wrong approach configuration on part of the crew, who continued the descent while the aircraft was unstable and with a tailwind component. The aircraft landed at an excessive speed about 450 meters past the runway threshold, reducing the landing distance available. The tailwind component and the crew's inexperience were contributing factors.