São Paulo – Florianópolis – Porto Alegre

On December 26, 2002 at 11:20 AM, São Paulo – Florianópolis – Porto Alegre experienced a crash involving Embraer C-95 Bandeirante, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira, with the event recorded near Curitiba-Afonso Pena Paraná.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

16 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 13 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 18.8%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 13, passenger fatalities: 2, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The twin engine aircraft departed Campo de Marte AFB near São Paulo on a flight to Porto Alegre with an intermediate stop in Florianópolis, carrying 13 passengers and three crew members. En route to Florianópolis, while in cruising altitude, the crew encountered technical problems, declared an emergency and was cleared to divert to Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport. On final approach to runway 33, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a grassy area located 3,600 metres short of runway. Two passengers and one pilot were killed while 13 other occupants were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration 2292, MSN 110-174, year of manufacture 1978.