Incident Overview
A training flight conducted at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport ended in an accident when the aircraft lost control during a simulated engine failure. The crew, consisting of an instructor and a pilot under training, was completing a local training session.
Flight Details
The flight was a routine training mission. On final approach, the instructor intentionally shut down engine number four to simulate a failure scenario. The shutdown was part of the training exercise.
Accident Sequence
Simultaneously with the engine shutdown, the pilot under training lost control of the airplane. The aircraft entered a stall and struck the runway surface. After impact, the airplane veered off the runway and came to rest.
Aftermath
All four crew members were evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, which rendered it beyond repair.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be an error of judgment on the part of the instructor, who was overconfident. Additional factors included incorrect maneuvers by the pilot under training, incorrect training instructions, and a wrong approach configuration, which together led to a loss of control.