Accident
The aircraft departed Goiânia on a private flight to Ribeirão Preto, carrying four passengers and two pilots, the aircraft's owner and a friend. Three minutes after being cleared by Brasília Control Center, at an altitude of 18,000 feet, the pilot informed air traffic control about poor weather conditions and severe turbulence. Shortly after, the aircraft entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a sugarcane field located near Água Comprida. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire, and all six occupants were killed.
Aircraft and Occupants
The twin-engine aircraft was on a private flight. On board were four passengers and two pilots, including the aircraft's owner and a friend.
Investigation
Official investigation findings attributed the accident to the pilot losing control of the aircraft in poor weather conditions after suffering spatial disorientation. Several contributing factors were identified: poor flight preparation, poor weather conditions with atmospheric turbulence, the pilot demonstrating anxiety and complacency, the pilot not being properly licensed to operate in instrument flight rules conditions, the pilot's inexperience, and likely inappropriate actions by the pilot while facing an unexpected situation.