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Crash of a Lockheed C-60A LodeStar in São Paulo : 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 11, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
2004
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Campo de Marte – Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
18-2366
YOM:
1943
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Campo de Marte Airbase, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed. All occupants escaped injured while two people on the ground were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 18-14 LodeStar in Catanduva

Date & Time: Oct 22, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PBQ
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2115
YOM:
1941
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was forced to make an emergency landing in Catanduva four days prior to the accident, while flying in stormy weather. The aircraft was repaired but crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson II in Sao Paulo

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
PP-ATC
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
BA46704
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing, No casualties.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson II in Tupã

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1945
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
PP-ATD
MSN:
BAC11809
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Tupã. The crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas A-20K Havok in Cumbica AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1945 at 1530 LT
Operator:
Registration:
4385
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
23608
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a training flight at Cumbica AFB when the aircraft crashed on approach for unknown reason, killing all four crew members.

Crash of a Douglas A-20K Havoc in Santo Amaro: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1945 at 1100 LT
Operator:
Registration:
4391
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo
MSN:
23614
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While conducting a training flight a low height, the twin engine aircraft hit power cables and crashed in Santo Amaro, in the suburb of Sao Paulo. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed 18 LodeStar in Sao Paulo: 18 killed

Date & Time: Aug 30, 1944 at 2358 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PBI
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro - Sao Paulo
MSN:
2114
YOM:
1941
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
On final approach to Congonhas Airport, the crew was disturbed by the poor visibility caused by night and foggy conditions. The twin engine aircraft crashed in a huge explosion few hundred meters short of runway and was destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire. All 18 occupants were killed.

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 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.

Crash of a Lockheed 18-10 LodeStar near São Paulo: 8 killed

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1941 at 1300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PBD
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Porto Alegre – Florianópolis – Curitiba – São Paulo
MSN:
2083
YOM:
1940
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane departed Porto Alegre and on a schedule service to São Paulo with intermediate stops in Florianópolis and Curitiba, carrying 10 passengers and four crew members. On approach to São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, the crew was forced to initiate a go around procedure for unknown reasons. While circling in clouds for a second approach to land, the airplane deviated from the prescribed route to the south until it impacted the slope of a mountain located in the Cantareira Mountain Range. The wreckage was found 24 km south of the airport. Six occupants were rescued and eight others were killed, among them both pilots.
Crew:
Clovis Roldão de Oliveira Bastos, pilot,
Comet Sipetz, copilot.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.