The authorities of Brazil They investigate a possible Motor failure like the Main cause of the tragic air accident occurred on Friday in the area West of San Pablo. The aircraft, a King Air F90fell on the Marquês de São Vicente Avenue After taking off from Campo de Marte Airport destined to Porto Alegreleaving a balance of two deceased and six injured.
According to reports from Fourth Regional Service for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Seripa IV), together with the Civil Police and Federa PoliceL, the plane had been subjected to maintenance A week before the incident due to inconveniences in the RPM system of one of its engines. This system is fundamental for performance and stability of the aircraft, especially during takeoff.
This accident is the third so far this year in the state of San Pablo, After the fall of a bimotor in Ubatuba and a helicopter in Caieiraswhich together left five fatal victims.
The King Air F90 is recognized for being a Easy opera modelA, and experts claim that most incidents related to this aircraft were associated with human errors o Adverse weather conditions.
The moment of impact
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft lost height and ended up impacting a bus in full avenue, which generated a strong explosion. Product of the incident, the lawyer died Márcio Louzada Carpenaowner of the plane, and the pilot Gustavo Medeirosboth from Rio Grande do Sul.
Meanwhile, the six passengers who were in the bus suffered Mild wounds And none gathered seriously. However, the Brazilian city was shocked worse the incident.
A radio recording revealed that Medeiros He tried to return to the airport as soon as he detected a fault, But he failed to complete the maneuver. Several witnesses said the plane tried to make an emergency landing without success.
The engineer João Lucas da Silva Amaralwho witnessed the fact, told the G1 medium: “He grabbed the tree, grabbed the poster and began to pour kerosene. At the time he touched the ground, We exploded and ran”
Another witness, Genival Dantas Andershe said: “I was going to take access to Avenida Avenida when The plane passed through the avenue and I only saw everything flying and a fireball. Exploded immediately. Everyone was paralyzed. ”
The video of a security camera shows how Several cars manage to dodge the AeronavE at the last moment. Some drivers turned left seconds before the impact, thus avoiding a tragedy of greater magnitude. In addition, the traffic light was in a crowded intersection, which prevented more vehicles from being affected.
Goodbye to Márcio Louzada Carpena
Francieli PedroTti Rozaleswife of the deceased businessman, expressed her pain through social networks: “What a horrible pain losertE … life is very unfair! A man so intense, full of living, with great projects and dreams (…) I love you very much, thanks for making me the happiest woman in the world! ”
Carpena, from 49 years and father of three childrenhe had acquired the aircraft in December and made his first trip with his family to Uruguay A few days later. His tragic departure leaves a deep mark in his loved ones and in the Brazilian business world.
Source: Ambito
