Region
South America

Crash of a Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune in Terra de Areia: 11 killed

Date & Time: Nov 7, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
2-P-107
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Canoas - Canoas
MSN:
426-5158
Location:
Terra de Areia
Rio Grande do Sul
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
11
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Canoas AFB in Porto Alegre following a combined exercise. A 2150LT, the last radio contact was recorded with the crew. The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Terra de Areia, some 100 km northwest of Canoas Airbase. The wreckage was found two days later and all 11 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-5-CU Commando in Pouso Alegre

Date & Time: Oct 29, 1965 at 1850 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Webair
Registration:
N75296
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Positioning
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
32699
YOM:
1944
Location:
Pouso Alegre
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Pouso Alegre Airport, the airplane was too low and struck a dirt bank located short of runway threshold. The aircraft crash landed, veered off runway and collided with several vehicles before coming to rest in flames. While both pilots were slightly injured, the airplane was destroyed by fire.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando near Vilhena

Date & Time: Oct 23, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BTI
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
30549
YOM:
1944
Location:
Vilhena
Rondônia
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances on a road located 40 km away from Vilhena. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas B-26B Invader in Niquelândia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
5155
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Parnamirim – Brasília
MSN:
28694
YOM:
1944
Location:
Niquelândia
Goiás
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Niquelândia while completing a flight from Parnamirim AFB (Natal), to Brasília. Two crew members were killed and two others survived.

Crash of a North American RB-25 Mitchell in Tietê: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1965 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
5140
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cumbica - Cumbica
MSN:
108-35108
YOM:
1944
Location:
Tietê
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a training sortie from Cumbica AFB when an unexpected situation occurred in flight. The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into Tietê River, near the city of Tietê. The pilot Mario Luís Figueron was killed while three other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3A-367 in Carauari

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-AJE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Manaus – Tefé – Carauari – Cruzeiro do Sul
MSN:
3288
YOM:
1941
Location:
Carauari
Amazonas
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged on a passenger service from Manaus to Cruzeiro do Sul with intermediate stops at Tefé and Carauari. The captain, although not qualified to do so, decided to use the flight for training purposes especially with regard to the landing drill. The co-pilot, under training, made the landing at Carauari, and during the ground roll the aircraft veered off the runway. The Captain took over control and attempted to overshoot but the aircraft collided with trees and caught fire. All passengers and crew evacuated safely.
Probable cause:
Incorrect training procedure. Captain not qualified for training.

Crash of a Convair CV-240-0 in Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Aug 20, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Convair CV-240
Operator:
Registration:
PP-CFD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
142
YOM:
1949
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont
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:
For unknown reason, the airplane landed hard at Santos Dumont Airport. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando in Barra do Bugres: 13 killed

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1965 at 0700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BTH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Cuiabá – Porto Velho
MSN:
30571
YOM:
1944
Location:
Barra do Bugres
Mato Grosso
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Captain / Total flying hours:
7857
Captain / Total hours on type:
1357.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
2816
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1516
Aircraft flight hours:
27761
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Cuiabá-Marechal Rondon Airport at 1021 GNT, for Porto Velho with an IFR flight plan. At the outskirts of Barra do Bugres about 30 minutes after take-off, the aircraft turned back towards Cuiabá with its left engine on fire. While over Buracao, its left wing and engine broke away from the fuselage and it crashed to the ground out of control. All 13 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident was a structural failure. Bolts of the No. 8 cylinder, left engine, fractured. Contributing factors were defective fire detection and fire extinguishing systems.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 18-56-23 LodeStar at Ponta Pelada AFB

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 18 LodeStar
Operator:
Arruda Indústria e Comércio
Registration:
PT-BIS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2405
YOM:
1943
Location:
Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus
Amazonas
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. Both crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando in Rio Branco

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BTP
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
33015
YOM:
1944
Location:
Rio Branco-Presidente Médici
Acre
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Rio Branco Airport, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.
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