Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Natal: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 12, 1931 at 2330 LT
Operator:
Registration:
PP-CAL
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fernando de Noronha - Natal - Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
107
YOM:
1930
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The seaplane named 'Olinda' was performing a flight from Europe to South America with intermediate stops in Fernando de Noronha, Natal and Rio de Janeiro. While taking off from the Rio Potenji in Natal, the aircraft hit a floating object and crashed. Three occupants were killed while a crew member was injured.
Probable cause:
Collision with an unknown floating object while taking off from the Rio Potenji.
