Crash of an Embraer EMB-820C Navajo in Guanambi: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 20, 1998 at 1442 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PT-ENP
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Salvador - Guanambi
MSN:
820-075
YOM:
1978
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
9850
Captain / Total hours on type:
4940.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
867
Copilot / Total hours on type:
218
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Salvador to Guanambi, carrying one passenger, two pilots and a load consisting of briefcases containing valuables. On final approach to Guanambi Airport, following a 1 hour and 42 minutes of flight, both engines lost power. The crew lost control of the airplane that crashed few hundred metres short of runway. All three occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The following findings were identified:
- Failure of the left engine on final approach,
- Possible over-correction on part of the pilot-in-command, causing a loss of control after a full rudder compensation,
- The aircraft was in a flaps and landing gear down configuration and it is believed that the copilot failed to assist the pilot during an emergency situation,
- The distance between the aircraft and the ground was insufficient to expect recovery,
- The crew used the auxiliary fuel tanks during all flight without paying attention to the potential danger of such procedure,
- Lack of crew support and crew training on part of the operator,
- Lack of crew resources management.
Final Report:

Crash of an Embraer EMB-820C Navajo in Jacobina: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1997 at 1245 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PT-ENI
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Jacobina - Salvador
MSN:
820-068
YOM:
1978
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total hours on type:
180.00
Copilot / Total hours on type:
133
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Jacobina Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine lost power. The crew initiated a sharp turn to the left when the aircraft lost height, struck an electric pole and crashed near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The following findings were identified:
- Poor crew training,
- Pool fuel consumption calculation on part of the crew,
- Wrong crew's decision to fly on one engine,
- Inappropriate of aircraft controls,
- Poor crew coordination,
- Poor flight planning.
Final Report:

Crash of an Embraer EMB-110C Bandeirante in Vitória da Conquista: 2 killed

Date & Time: Oct 9, 1985 at 1900 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PT-GKA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Vitória da Conquista – Salvador
MSN:
110-090
YOM:
1976
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Vitória da Conquista Airport, the twin engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain sufficient height. During initial climb, it stalled and crashed about 2 km from the runway end. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. However, it is believed that the captain elected to make a low pass over the house of a friend when he lost control of the aircraft.

Crash of a Douglas DC-6A in Salvador: 12 killed

Date & Time: May 2, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
FAS301
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
45078
YOM:
1956
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Salvador. All 12 occupants were killed, among them high ranking officers and family members.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Salvador

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-LDQ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
São Paulo – Rio de Janeiro – Salvador
MSN:
30343
YOM:
1944
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
49
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport, the left engine oil temperature increased and the crew was forced to reduce its power when the airplane stalled on final and crashed in an open field. All 54 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Technical issue on left engine.

Accident of a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle VI-R near Recife

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1963
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PDU
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Salvador - Recife
MSN:
118
YOM:
1962
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The Caravelle was operating on a flight from Salvador to Recife and was cruising at 8700 m in VMC. The flight contacted Recife Control over Maceio and received clearance to descend to 6150 m. Recife Approached later cleared the aircraft for 900 m and informed the crew about another aircraft descending from 900 to 600 m on the same direction in IMC. When descending through 1800 m the crew were surprised by the lights of another aircraft. To avoid possible collision the Caravelle was brusquely manouevred upwards. Landing at Recife-Guarapes at 22:09 was normal. After returning to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao, the aircraft was thoroughly inspected by Panair maintenance. It appeared the plane had suffered serious damage to the structure, rendering the aircraft damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Rapid evasive manoeuvre judged necessary to avoid collision overloaded the aircraft's structure.

Crash of a Lockheed P-15 Neptune in Salvador: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1959 at 1947 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
7007
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Salvador - Salvador
MSN:
426-5105
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Four minutes after takeoff from Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed. All six crew members were killed. They were involved in a SAR mission following the disappearance of an airplane.

Crash of a Boeing SB-17G Flying Fortress in Salvador

Date & Time: May 7, 1959
Operator:
Registration:
5404
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
8745
YOM:
1942
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A failure with the undercarriage forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing while on approach to Salvador. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-DL near Prado: 17 killed

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1959 at 1200 LT
Operator:
Registration:
2070
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – Salvador
MSN:
13822
YOM:
1944
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
En route from Rio de Janeiro to Salvador, the airplane went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances near Prado, south Bahia. The aircraft was destroyed and all 17 occupants were killed, among them Major-Brigadier Dionisio Cerqueira de Taunay who was travelling with his wife and both children on behalf of the Ministry of Defense.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Salvador

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
1595
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reason, the crew missed the approach and the aircraft crash landed near the runway and came to rest. All seven occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.