Overview
A transfer flight departed from Bom Futuro Municipal Aerodrome (SILC) in Lucas do Rio Verde, Mato Grosso, destined for Anápolis Aerodrome (SWNS) in Goiás. The aircraft carried one pilot and three passengers.
Flight Sequence
During the flight, the pilot identified conflicting information about the remaining fuel quantity. To visually verify the fuel level, he decided to make an intermediate landing on an unapproved runway in the municipality of Goiás Velho, Goiás. After confirming the fuel data, the aircraft (registration N154KQ) took off from that location.
Shortly after reaching approximately 300 feet in altitude, the engine lost power. The aircraft then descended and collided with vegetation, coming to rest 1.86 kilometers from the runway used for takeoff.
Outcome
The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft. The pilot sustained serious injuries, while the three passengers suffered minor injuries.
Contributing Factors
The official investigation identified the following contributing factors:
- Attitude – a contributor: The pilot's failure to monitor the fueling reflected a complacent attitude regarding verification of conditions affecting flight safety. Lack of knowledge about actual fuel levels led to incorrect data entry and the intermediate landing to check the situation.
- Training – undetermined: Possible limited familiarity with emergency procedures may have delayed recognition of the situation and reduced the pilot's options.
- Insufficient pilot’s experience – undetermined: Limited experience on the aircraft may have slowed the pilot's ability to recognize the emergency and execute checklist actions efficiently.