Learjet 25 crash, Mar 2, 1996 (9 killed), São Paulo-Guaru...
Learjet 25 accident on March 2, 1996 near São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil with 9 fatalities. Cause: Crew fatigue after a long duty period, poor...
- Date: March 2, 1996
- Aircraft: Learjet 25
- Location: São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crew fatigue after a long duty period, poor approach planning and crew coordination, lack of visibility and lighting, failure to follow the missed approach procedure, and an inexperienced copilot.
A Learjet 25 chartered to carry the Brazilian band Mamonas Assassinas flew into Sao Paulo-Guarulhos at night and in low cloud. After a go-around the captain turned left instead of following the missed approach procedure and the aircraft struck trees in a wooded area about 11 km from the airport. All nine occupants were killed.