Ever since the GOL crash on September 29, 2006, there has been a question why the private Legacy 600 corporate jet was flying north at 37,000 feet. Brazil's aviation regulations require planes flying from Brasilia to Manaus to travel at even-numbered altitudes -- 36,000 or 38,000 feet. The pilots had flown to Brasilia at 37,000 feet, and were supposed to descend to 36,000 feet as they continued to Manaus. The pilots claim they were at the correct altitude. Their attempts to talk to the tower failed.
There is argument back and forth whether or not there are radio blind spots in the dense jungle. There is also question about the communication systems. The Boeing 737-800 (PR-GTD) operated by Gol Airlines of Brazil was destroyed by in flight breakup and impact forces; all 154 occupants were fatally injured in remote jungle terrain with difficult access.
it appears that the left winglet of the Legacy contacted theBoeing 737's left wing's leading edge, separating the outer portion of the wing and a rendering the 737 uncontrollable.
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