CENIPA concluded that the twin engine turboprop aircraft took off overweight, and its left engine failed while en route. Unable to maintain level flight on a single engine in its overweight condition, the aircraft crashed while attempting to execute an emergency landing. According to CENIPA, the aircraft departed Coari weighing 549.7 kg above its maximum certificated takeoff weight, with 28 persons on board, including two crew and 26 passengers, while the aircraft was certificated for a maximum of two crew and 19 passengers. There were only 18 passenger seats installed in the aircraft, so eight passengers traveled as "lap children", a situation CENIPA called "inconsistent with reality" (). CENIPA noted that when the pilot in command contacted Amazonic Center air traffic control by radio, he reported 20 persons on board, instead of the actual 28. References External links Final Report (Archive) - Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center Aviation Herald article Manaus Aerotaxi crash Manaus Aerotaxi crash Aviation accidents and incidents in Brazil Accidents and incidents involving the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante February 2009 events in South America