PM Aircraft Crashes Near Vale do Aço Airport

Last Friday (9/10), a Minas Gerais Military Police plane crashed near the Vale do Aço Regional Airport, in Santana do Paraíso, Minas Gerais. Three police officers died in the incident, which is still under investigation.

Accident Location and Time

The accident occurred on BR-458, at kilometer 43, in Santana do Paraíso. The Fire Department was called around 4:20 PM, and two teams were mobilized to verify the incident.

Aircraft Type and Usual Use

The aircraft, model PP-EJO, is a Beech Aircraft twin-engine turboprop, model 300, identified by ICAO code BE30. It was used by PMMG in different operations and also for organ transport for transplants. The plane, manufactured in 1986, had valid documentation until April 2027 and capacity for nine passengers, in addition to the pilot.

Preliminary Details of the Crash

According to the aviation-specialized website AeroIn, preliminary data from the AirNavRadar platform indicate that the aircraft reportedly performed a go-around with a left turn before crashing. PMMG confirmed the death of three police officers on board, but has not yet released the names or photographs of the military personnel, as their families were still being notified.

Investigation and Next Press Conference

The Military Police reported that it is still gathering information about the accident and will convene a press conference to clarify the circumstances. The press conference is scheduled for this Friday, and the corporation lamented the deaths, expressing consternation for the three combatants who died.

Other Accidents in Minas Gerais This Week

On Friday morning, another accident involving a single-engine plane was recorded in Minas Gerais. The pilot died carbonized after the plane collided with a structure of the BH Metro shed and hit the electrical wiring of the maintenance yard. The shed was not affected by the fire, and the train cars were not hit.

Impact on the Region

The incident occurred near the Vale do Aço Regional Airport, but there were no reports of damage to the airport. Local authorities and PMMG continue to investigate the causes of the crash.

With information from InfoMoney, Estado de Minas.