Light aircraft crashes into residential building in Belo Horizonte, multiple fatalities reported

A light aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on May 4th, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The aircraft, an Embraer EMB-721C Sertanejo registered PT-EYT, had just departed from Pampulha–Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport when the pilot reported difficulties during the initial climb.

According to preliminary information, the aircraft subsequently collided with a residential building in the Silveira neighborhood, located in the northeast region of the city, before falling into a parking area.

The pilot and one passenger were killed instantly in the impact. Three other occupants sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospital, where one of them later succumbed to injuries. At least one survivor remains hospitalized with severe injuries.

Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, and authorities secured the area following the crash.

The aircraft involved is a single-engine utility aircraft manufactured by Embraer under its former Neiva division, commonly used for private and regional operations.

The cause of the accident remains unknown at this stage. An investigation is expected to be carried out by the Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA).

More details are expected as the investigation progresses.