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Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport. The airplane was destroyed and all five occupants were injured.

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500U in Botucatu: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

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PT-CXN

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

500-1666-16

YOM:

1966

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While approaching Botucatu-Fazenda Jau Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. A passenger was killed while six other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560F in Chavantes

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Aero Commander 560

Operator:

Centrais Eléctricas de São Paulo

Registration:

PT-BKN

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

560-1197-45

YOM:

1962

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Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of a Lockheed L-749A Constellation in Araçatuba

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed L-749 Constellation

Operator:

Trans Southern Corporation - TSC

Registration:

N120A

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2617

YOM:

1949

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At liftoff, control was lost. The airplane contacted ground, causing the nose gear to collapse. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest on its nose. All four crew members were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was later reported that the flight was illegal, that the takeoff was initiated from an inappropriate terrain and that the aircraft was carrying 15 tons of smuggled cigarettes.

Crash of a Vickers 827 Viscount in São Paulo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 15, 1968 at 2120 LT

Type of aircraft:

Vickers Viscount

Operator:

Registration:

PP-SRE

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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City

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São Paulo - São Paulo

MSN:

399

YOM:

1958

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The crew was engaged in a local training flight at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport and was completing touch-and-go manoeuvres. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a district located 7,450 meters from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both pilots were killed as well as one people on the ground. At the time of the accident, the crew was climbing with one engine inoperative, maybe two.

Probable cause:

Loss of control due to insufficient speed while climbing with one or two engine inoperative. It is believed the crew may overestimated the aircraft capabilities and performances.

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500U in São Paulo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1968 at 2230 LT

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

Operator:

Registration:

PT-DDQ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

500-1727-30

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1967

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Shortly after a night takeoff from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, while in initial climb, an engine failed. The crew elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed near the airport. While both passengers were injured, both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure at takeoff.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Assis: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1968

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

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Registration:

1553

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Test

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Assis - Assis

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The crew departed Assis Airport for a local test flight. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. The aircraft caught fire, went out of control and crashed onto a building. Both pilots were killed while there were no injuries on the ground.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-45-DK in São Paulo

Date & Time: Oct 14, 1967

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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Registration:

PP-VBH

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

17036/34301

YOM:

1945

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São Paulo

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Brazil

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South America

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Suffered a ground accident at an unknown airport in São Paulo. There were no casualties.

Crash of a North American RB-25 Mitchell in Tietê: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1965 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

North American B-25 Mitchell

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Registration:

5140

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Training

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Yes

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Cumbica - Cumbica

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108-35108

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1944

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The crew was completing a training sortie from Cumbica AFB when an unexpected situation occurred in flight. The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into Tietê River, near the city of Tietê. The pilot Mario Luís Figueron was killed while three other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL near Embu: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 27, 1964 at 1500 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

PP-SPZ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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Plain, Valley

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São Paulo - São Paulo

MSN:

4649

YOM:

1942

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The crew was involved in a local training in the São Paulo area. Shortly after takeoff from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, while climbing, the airplane apparently exploded and crashed near a highway located few km south of Embu. All three crew members were killed. The exact cause of the explosion remains unknown.