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Crash of a Grumman J4F-2 Widgeon into the Guanabara Bay

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1952 at 0825 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-44 Widgeon
Operator:
Registration:
2673
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
1283
YOM:
1943
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:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight when an engine failed. The pilot-in-command attempted to ditch the airplane into the Guanabara Bay. Both crew members were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-DK in Pedra de Guaratiba: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 7, 1951 at 1153 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
2028
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
11843
YOM:
1943
Location:
Pedra de Guaratiba
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While approaching Santa Cruz AFB, the airplane went out of control and crashed on a wooded hill located in Pedra de Guaratiba, about 11 km southeast of the airbase. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Lt Alvaro Eustorgio de Oliveira e Silva 3.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by an engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3D in Gramacho: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1951 at 1740 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Linha Aérea Transcontinental Brasileira - LATB
Registration:
PP-NAL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Vitória – Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
42979
YOM:
1946
Location:
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew started the approach to Santos Dumont Airport in poor weather conditions. While flying at an insufficient height of 180 feet in low visibility, the aircraft hit a hill and crashed in Gramacho, about 20 km north of Santos Dumont Airfield. A pilot and a passenger were killed while 17 other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
The crew decided to complete the approach under visual flight rules while poor weather conditions necessitated an approach under instruments flight rules. Due to low visibility, the aircraft was approaching at the insufficient height of 180 feet while the minimum descent altitude was fixed at 1,200 feet.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Rio de Janeiro

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-LDC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30443
YOM:
1944
Location:
Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
34
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A first approach to Santos Dumont Airport was abandoned due to poor weather conditions. A second attempt to land was made with a tailwind and the aircraft landed on a wet runway. After touchdown, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and plunged into the Guanabara Bay. All 38 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was lost.
Probable cause:
Wrong approach configuration on part of the flying crew who landed on a wet runway with a tailwind component that he failed to take into consideration for the landing procedure. After touchdown, the brake conditions were poor because the runway was wet, which was considered as a contributory factor.

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 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 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 Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Rio Bonito: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1950 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
1352
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – Vitória
Location:
Rio Bonito
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a flight from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão to Vitória for the Corréio Aéreo Nacional. The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Rio Bonito, east of Rio de Janeiro. All three occupants were killed.

Crash of a North American B-25J Mitchell in Niterói: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 13, 1950 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
North American B-25 Mitchell
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
5100
MSN:
108-32635
Location:
Niterói
Rio de Janeiro
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Suffered an in-flight explosion and crashed in Niterói, east of Rio de Janeiro. All seven occupants were killed.
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