Accident Details
On the day of the accident, a twin-engine airplane was conducting a charter flight from Campo de Marte to Porto Velho with an intermediate stop in São José do Rio Preto. The aircraft carried six passengers and a crew of two. After departing from runway 12, during the initial climb phase, the airplane banked to the left, pitched nose-down, and subsequently crashed into several houses in the Carandiru district. Upon impact, the aircraft burst into flames.
Casualties and Injuries
The crash resulted in the deaths of both pilots, four passengers, and one individual on the ground. Additionally, four other passengers sustained serious injuries.
Investigation and Probable Cause
Investigators determined that the loss of control was likely caused by the failure of a blade on the left engine. This finding is based on the official investigation into the accident.