Region
South America

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-DL in Cumuruxatiba: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
2060
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
20074
YOM:
1944
Location:
Cumuruxatiba
Bahia
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Cumuruxatiba while conducting a training mission. All six crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-53D-DO off Ilha Rasa: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1959 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-NAZ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
7387
YOM:
1942
Location:
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after a night takeoff from Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, while climbing, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea about 16 km off Ilha Rasa, south of Rio de Janeiro. Few debris were found floating on water few hours after the crash. The main wreckage and both pilots pilots bodies were found later on. The crew was completing a pilot proficiency check flight.

Crash of a North American B-25J Mitchell at Santa Cruz AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 13, 1959
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Registration:
5131
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Santa Cruz AFB
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed on approach to Santa Cruz AFB. A crew member was killed while five others were injured.

Crash of a Saab Scandia 90A-1 in São Paulo: 20 killed

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1959 at 1840 LT
Type of aircraft:
Saab Scandia
Operator:
Registration:
PP-SQV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
São Paulo – Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
106
YOM:
1950
Location:
São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff by night, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height and struck power cables. It stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area located 4,5 km from the airport. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire and all 20 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident could not be determined.

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

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1959 at 1947 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Operator:
Registration:
7007
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Salvador - Salvador
MSN:
426-5105
Location:
Salvador
Bahia
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
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 Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Maringa

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-AVY
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13632
YOM:
1944
Location:
Maringá
Paraná
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crash landed at Maringa Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando near Babaçulândia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BEE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pedro Afonso – Belém
MSN:
27051
YOM:
1944
Location:
Babaçulândia
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route to Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, the right engine caught fire. The crew elected to extinguish the fire but without success. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in flames. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant was injured.
Probable cause:
A fuel line broke in flight, causing the fuel to leak in the engine and to catch fire while contact high temperature elements.

Crash of a North American B-25J Mitchell at Campo de Marte AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 29, 1959
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Campo de Marte - Campo de Marte
Location:
Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo)
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed near Campo de Marte AFB while performing a local training flight. Two crew members were killed while two others were injured.

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

Date & Time: May 7, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Operator:
Registration:
5404
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
8745
YOM:
1942
Location:
Salvador
Bahia
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
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 Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in Belém: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BTA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26901
YOM:
1944
Location:
Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after a night takeoff from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, the pilot-in-command made a turn to the right a low height when control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames. All three crew members were killed.
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