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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.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth in São Paulo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1939 at 1155 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-TDU
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Campo de Marte - Campo de Marte
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Campo de Marte Airport at 1130LT on a local flight. It crashed in unknown circumstances in the district of Ponte Pequena, in São Paulo. One occupant was killed and the second was injured.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3mge off Santos: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 22, 1938 at 1340 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-CBC
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Santos – Paranaguá – São Francisco do Sul – Porto Alegre
MSN:
5453
YOM:
1936
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The float plane named 'Guaracy' was completing a flight from Santos to Porto Alegre with intermediate stops in Paranaguá and São Francisco do Sul. On board were 13 passengers and four crew members. While trying to take off from the Bay of Santos, the crew encountered strong winds and high waves. One of the floater was torn off and the aircraft crashed near Ilha de Las Palmas. Eleven occupants were injured and six passengers were killed, among them the Brazilian Minister of Justice Mauricio Cardoso.

Crash of a Latécoère 26.2R in Ubatuba

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1930
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
F-AILZ
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
670
YOM:
1928
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The pilot was performing a mail flight from South America to France. En route, he encountered unknown technical problems and attempted an emergency landing. While the aircraft was damaged beyond repair, the pilot was unhurt.
Probable cause:
Forced landing due to unknown technical problem.