Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-XCO
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
30443
YOM:
1944
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, while climbing, the aircraft suffered an engine failure, stalled and crashed into the Guanabara Bay. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Lockheed 10A Electra off Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1950 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 10 Electra
Operator:
Registration:
PP-VAT
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
1029
YOM:
1935
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a local training flight at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport. While completing a single engine approach, the airplane stalled and crashed into the Guanabara Bay. All three occupants (one pilot, one copilot and one instructor) were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Rio Bonito: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1950 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
1352
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – Vitória
Location:
Rio Bonito
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão to Vitória for the Corréio Aéreo Nacional. The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Rio Bonito, east of Rio de Janeiro. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-LDB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Vitória – Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
30204
YOM:
1944
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to Rio de Janeiro following a cargo flight from Vitória, the crew encountered technical problems and was forced to lower the gear manually. Shortly later, both engines lost power and the captain decided to divert to Galeão Airport closer to his position than Santos Dumont. During the last turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed into the Guanabara Bay. All three crew members were injured while the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the loss of power on both engines was caused by the failure of the hydraulic system.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor in Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Mar 2, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
2832
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Aerial photography
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport following an aerial photography mission, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances, apparently after the crew attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all five occupants were injured.

Crash of a North American B-25J-22-NC Mitchell near Pendotiba: 7 killed

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1947 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
5067
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
108-32772
Location:
Pendotiba
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training sortie from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport. While flying at low altitude in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a huge explosion in a wooded area located near Pendotiba, east of Rio de Janeiro. All seven crew members were killed.

Crash of an Avro 685 York near Rio de Janeiro: 21 killed

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1946 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
LV-XIG
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
London – Paris – Lisbon – Dakar – Natal – Belo Horizonte – Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo – Buenos Aires
MSN:
1365
YOM:
1946
Location:
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
21
Circumstances:
The descent to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility. While approaching the airport from the southwest, the four engine aircraft was too low and hit the slope of a mountain located in the Tijuca National Park. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forced and all 21 occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60T Moth off Rio de Janeiro: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1933 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.60 Moth
Operator:
Registration:
K-142
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
3001
YOM:
1931
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew departed Galeão Airport on a local training mission. While flying at a height of about 400 metres, the airplane entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed into the Guanabara Bay, some 30 metres offshore. A pilot was rescued while the second occupant was killed.

Crash of a Curtiss F-5L off Rio de Janeiro: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss F-5
Operator:
Registration:
316
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro
Location:
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The seaplane departed Ponte do Galeão at 0800LT On a local training flight. In unknown circumstances, the aircraft crashed in the bay of Guanabara, north of Ilha das Enxadas. Eight crew members were rescued while the pilot was killed.
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