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Crash of a Morane-Saulnier C-41 Paris in Nova Lima: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1962 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Morane-Saulnier M.S.760 Paris
Operator:
Registration:
2926
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
67
YOM:
1960
Location:
Nova Lima
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
En route to Brasília, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and elected to make an emergency landing when control was lost. The airplane crashed in a field in Nova Lima and was destroyed. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
Maj Omar Lamarao, pilot,
Lt Virgillo Pinto de Almeida, copilot.
Passenger:
Mr. Geraldo Meneses Córtes, Federal Deputy.

Crash of a Lockheed L-049 Constellation in Belo Horizonte

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1961 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-049 Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PDC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2056
YOM:
1946
Location:
Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
53
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a wrong approach configuration, the four engine aircraft christened 'Domingos Dias Prado' landed too far down the runway. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and eventually crashed into a ravine. All 59 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew who completed the approach too high above the glide and at an excessive speed, causing the aircraft to land too far down the runway. It is also reported that the crew failed to make a go around while the approach procedure was missed.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Itabira

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
PP-CCF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Topographic
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Caravelas
MSN:
3070
YOM:
1942
Location:
Itabira
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a topographic mission between Rio de Janeiro and Caravelas on behalf of the Photogrammetry Services. En route, an engine failed, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing in Itabira. All six occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine failure in flight.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Belo Horizonte

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1956 at 1430 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-ANK
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Caratinga – Belo Horizonte – Uberlândia
MSN:
13773
YOM:
1944
Location:
Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Pampulha Airport, while climbing, the airplane banked left, lost height and crashed in flames. All 16 occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed. It was reported that the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine during startup at Caratinga Airport and Belo Horizonte as well. It is believed the problem was solved by crossfeeding the engines. Nevertheless, the crew took the decision to continue the flight despite engine technical issues due to poor maintenance.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL on Mt Cipó: 19 killed

Date & Time: May 31, 1954
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-ANO
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Governador Valadares – Belo Horizonte
MSN:
19830
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mt Cipó
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
Few minutes before its arrival, while cruising in poor weather conditions, the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Cipó located about 50 km northeast of Belo Horizonte-Pampulha Airport. All 19 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
At the time of the accident, the aircraft was off course by 48 km, most probably due to a navigation error on part of the flying crew. The lack of visibility caused by low clouds and poor weather conditions was considered as a contributory factor.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3-393 in Uberlândia: 9 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PCN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Goiânia – Uberlândia – Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
3284
YOM:
1941
Flight number:
PB389
Location:
Uberlândia
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
On final approach to Uberlândia Airport, the airplane was too low and hit trees with its left wing, stalled and crashed. Six passengers and three crew members were killed while 22 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot-in-command decided to continue the approach below the minimum descent altitude, neglecting the published procedures.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-5-CK Commando in Tupaciguara

Date & Time: May 5, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-DKF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
52
YOM:
1944
Location:
Tupaciguara
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Owned by O. Steiner, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into a lake near Tupaciguara. The occupant fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-243 in Belo Horizonte

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-2
Operator:
Registration:
PP-MGA
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2058
YOM:
1939
Location:
Belo Horizonte
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The exact circumstances of the accident remains unknown. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in Fazenda Boa Esperença

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Transportes Carga Aérea
Registration:
PP-ASA
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Anápolis - Rio Formoso
MSN:
19843
YOM:
1944
Location:
Fazenda Boa Esperança
Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed while landing on Fazenda Boa Esperença runway, probably following an engine failure. Nine occupants were injured while six others were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
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