Region
South America

Crash of a Douglas C-53-DO off Florianópolis: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 22, 1951 at 1730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-CCX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo – Curitiba – Florianópolis
MSN:
7341
YOM:
1942
Location:
Florianópolis
Santa Catarina
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The approach to Florianópolis Airport was completed in heavy rain falls. On final, the pilot in command decided to attempt a go around and increased the power on both engines when the right engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed into the sea few hundred yards off shore. Three passengers were killed while 11 other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine during a go around procedure.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-60-CS Commando in Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-ITF
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
382
YOM:
1945
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, the crew encountered severe turbulences. On the last segment, the airplane hit the ground short of runway. On impact, the right main gear was sheared off and the right engine was damaged. The pilot in command increased power on both engines and diverted to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport for a safe landing. On touchdown, the airplane went out of control and came to rest in flames. All four crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

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

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-LDD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Campina Grande – Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
30346
YOM:
1944
Location:
Campina Grande
Paraíba
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
44
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Campina Grande Airport, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and the captain decided to return for a safe landing. For unknown reason (technical issue with the undercarriage ?), the aircraft belly landed, slid for several yards and came to rest on runway. While all 49 occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-50-DK in Ribeirão Preto: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1950 at 0910 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-SPW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ribeirão Preto – São Paulo
MSN:
17097/34364
YOM:
1945
Location:
Ribeirão Preto
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Ribeirão Preto Airport, en route to São Paulo-Congonhas, the aircraft suffered a left engine failure. The pilot in command reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing and the aircraft crash landed in flames in a wasteland near the airport. A passenger was killed and a second was seriously injured while 18 other occupants were evacuated safely. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
It appears that the left engine failed shortly after rotation and that a fuel line ruptured. Fuel leaked in the engine nacelle and caught fire while contacting high temperature engine components.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL in Londrina: 3 killed

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1950 at 1330 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-SPT
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Arapongas – Londrina – São Paulo
MSN:
20543
YOM:
1944
Location:
Londrina
Paraná
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the left engine failed. Due to an asymmetric thrust, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and collided with a house with a bar. All 31 occupants were evacuated, some of them suffered minor injuries. Unfortunately, three people in the bar were killed. The aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair and was later dismantled.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during takeoff.

Crash of a Douglas A-20K Havoc in São Paulo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 11, 1950 at 2330 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
São Paulo - São Paulo
Location:
São Paulo-Guarulhos
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The pilot, 1st Lt Emílio Maurell Neto, was performing a night training flight in São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport when the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. The pilot was killed.

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 Canadian Vickers CA-10 Canso in Ponta Pelada AFB

Date & Time: Dec 1, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso)
Operator:
Registration:
6524
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
CV-298
YOM:
1944
Location:
Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus
Amazonas
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing at Ponta Pelada AFB in Manaus. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

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 Douglas DC-3 in Vitória da Conquista

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
PP-IBC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4360
YOM:
1942
Location:
Vitória da Conquista
Bahia
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the left engine suffered vibrations and the captain decided to abandon the takeoff. In a certain confusion, the copilot inadvertently retracted the undercarriage, causing the aircraft to sink on its belly. It skidded for several yards before coming to rest. While the airplane was damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Vibrations on the left engine during takeoff caused by the failure of a propeller hub. Poor crew coordination and communication, making the copilot to retract the undercarriage while the aircraft was still rolling for takeoff.
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