Crash of a Beechcraft UC-45F Expeditor in Rio do Sul: 7 killed

Date & Time: Feb 18, 1967 at 1045 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
2787
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Curitiba – Lages
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Curitiba Airport at 1000LT with an ETA in Lages at 1130LT. About half into the flight, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located in Rio do Sul. The wreckage was found few hours later and all seven occupants have been killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 10B Electra in Lages

Date & Time: Oct 18, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-VAU
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1036
YOM:
1936
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The final approach to Lages Airport was completed under instruments flight rules due to low visibility caused by heavy rain falls. On landing, the twin engine aircraft bounced and hit the ground. The left main gear was sheared off and the aircraft came to rest with its left wing bent. All four occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.