Crash of a Junkers W.34fi in Rio de Janeiro: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1944
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-CAN
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2593
YOM:
1929
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff from Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport for unknown reason. The aircraft christened 'Tiete' was destroyed while the pilot Walmor Bernardoni was killed and the radio operator Oceano de Sá was injured.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina near Belém: 10 killed

Date & Time: Nov 28, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
2472
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
During a convoy mission, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The seaplane crashed in a river near Belém and some debris were found five days later, on December 3. All ten crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-1 near Manoel Ribeiro: 18 killed

Date & Time: Nov 19, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
01988
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
4552
YOM:
1942
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
En route, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located near Manoel Ribeiro, some 48 km east of Rio de Janeiro. All 18 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mg3e in Rio de Janeiro: 18 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1943 at 0730 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-SPD
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – Sao Paulo
MSN:
5459
YOM:
1936
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
17
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
Less than one minute after take off from Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, while in initial climb, the three-engine aircraft hit the roof of the Naval Academy. On impact, the aircraft broke in two, one part left in the building and the second one came to rest in the Guanabara Bay. Three passengers were injured while all 18 other occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor due to foggy conditions over Rio.
Crew:
Romeu Fávero, pilot 3.
Passengers:
Attilio Corrêa Lima,
Cásper Líbero,
José Gaspar d'Afonseca e Silva,
Alberto Teixiera Pequeno,
Nelson Norberto de Sousa Vieira 12.

Crash of a Sikorsky S-42B in Manaus

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
NC16736
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4209
YOM:
1936
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The seaplane christened 'Bermuda Clipper' was fully loaded with passengers and crew, ready for departure from Manaus. A fire developed in the carburetor of the No. 1 engine. The pilot directed the flight mechanic to pull the fire extinguisher handle. The mechanic pulled the fuel dump handle by mistake. Flaming gas fell from the carburetor onto the gas on the water, igniting it, and causing the loss of the plane.
Source:
http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19430727-0

Crash of a Lockheed 14-H Super Electra in Bom Jesus da Lapa: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-AVA
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1405
YOM:
1937
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Bom Jesus da Lapa. A crew member was killed while the second one was injured.

Crash of a Douglas A-20B-DL Havoc near Macapá: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1943 at 1315 LT
Operator:
Registration:
41-3361
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Georgetown – Belém
MSN:
5691
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed Atkinson Airfield in Georgetown, Guyana, at 1036LT on a ferry flight to Belém. The airplane was last seen at 1310LT by a pilot. As it failed to arrive at destination, SAR operations were initiated but eventually suspended on February 5 as no trace of the airplane nor the crew was found. It is believed that the airplane may crash around 1315LT in a jungle of the State of Amapá.
Crew:
Lt H. L. McClelland, pilot,
Pvt J. N. Gordon, air gunner,
Sgt G. R. McCollum, air gunner.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed 18-10 LodeStar in Pedra Branca: 15 killed

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1942 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PBG
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – Sao Paulo
MSN:
2081
YOM:
1941
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
15
Circumstances:
While approaching Sao Paulo from the north, the crew was informed by ATC that weather conditions at destination were poor. Few minutes later, while cruising at a too low altitude, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located near Pedra Branca. All 15 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina off Natal: 10 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
7252
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Norfolk - Natal
Country:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The crew was in charge to ferry the aircraft from NAS Norfolk to Natal. While approaching its destination, the seaplane went through a thunderstorm area and encountered a squall. Out of control, the aircraft dove into the ocean and crashed 5 miles off Natal. All 10 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 18-10 LodeStar in São Paulo

Date & Time: Mar 17, 1942
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PBE
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
18-2099
YOM:
1941
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, one of the landing gear collapsed and punctured the wing and a fuel tank. The airplane slid for few dozen metres before coming to rest, bursting into flames. The twin engine airplane was damaged beyond repair and there were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage failure during takeoff.