What happened
On a private flight departing from Florianópolis-Hercilio Luz Airport at 05:15 local time, a single-engine aircraft began its journey toward Ji-Paraná. The flight was operated with two people on board, consisting of the pilot and one passenger. During the night-time climb, while the aircraft had reached an altitude of 3,600 feet, the pilot began executing a turn to the right. This maneuver resulted in a full 360-degree rotation, after which the aircraft impacted the water near Campeche Island.
Search efforts began shortly after the disappearance. The following morning, a small amount of debris was spotted floating on the ocean surface. It took approximately two weeks for the primary wreckage of the aircraft to be located by recovery teams. The accident resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the passenger were killed in the crash.
Findings
- The aircraft was performing a 360-degree turn during the climb phase when the impact occurred.