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Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11B Kansan near Santos: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 13, 1958 at 1410 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
100
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Florianópolis – Cumbica
Location:
Santos
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a flight from Florianópolis to Cumbica AFB. Weather conditions deteriorated en route and the visibility decreased due to foggy conditions when the airplane struck power cables and crashed on the slope of the Diabo Peak located in the Serra do Mar, in the region of Santos. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all six occupants have been killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-54A-5-DO Skymaster off São Sebastião

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1957 at 1350 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
PP-AXS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
São Paulo – Rio de Janeiro
MSN:
7467
YOM:
1944
Location:
São Sebastião
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
30
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 3,000 meters, the engine number two fuel pressure dropped to zero. The crew feathered the propeller when the oil pressure on both left engines rose and smoke spread from the battery and generator compartment. The engine number two caught fire and the crew declared an emergency. Shortly later, the engine number two detached and the crew attempted to ditch the aircraft into the Praia de Balaia off São Sebastião. All 34 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of a pipe on the engine number two fuel supply system.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK on Anchieta Island: 26 killed

Date & Time: Apr 10, 1957 at 1520 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-ANX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo
MSN:
13048
YOM:
1944
Location:
Anchieta Island
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
26
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
26
Circumstances:
The aircraft was proceeding from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo on IFR flight 1800 VD-3 and was near Ubatuba when fire broke out in the starboard engine. Finding it impossible to continue the flight, the pilot turned back to the south, losing altitude, intending to land at Ubatuba. Owing to slight rain, he failed to see Papagaio Peak on Anchieta Island until he was very close to it. When he attempted to pull the nose up to clear the obstruction the aircraft went into a stall and crashed against the mountain at 1520LT and burned. Three crew members and twenty-three passengers were killed. One crew member and three passengers were seriously injured. The aircraft was totally destroyed.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident was power plant failure for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Junkers JU.52/3m near Salesópolis: 6 killed

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1957 at 0950 LT
Type of aircraft:
Junkers JU.52
Operator:
Registration:
PP-AUX
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
São Paulo – Rio de Janeiro – Brasilia – Belém
MSN:
6684
YOM:
1940
Location:
Salesópolis
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed São Paulo-Congonhas Airport at 0910LT on a cargo flight to Belém with intermediate stops at Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. About 40 minutes after takeoff, the three engine airplane crashed in flames in a field located about 10 km west of Salesópolis, 70 km east of Congonhas Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas A-20K Havoc in São Paulo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Sep 5, 1955 at 1030 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
6062
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
São Paulo - São Paulo
MSN:
23380
Location:
São Paulo-Guarulhos
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a wooded area close to the airfield. Both pilots were killed. There were engaged in a local training mission when the accident occurred.
Probable cause:
Loss of control shortly after rotation caused by an engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas A-20K Havoc in São Paulo: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1955 at 1035 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Registration:
6071
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
São Paulo-Guarulhos - São Paulo-Guarulhos
MSN:
23389
Location:
São Paulo-Guarulhos
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances 10 km from São Paulo-Guarulhos while conducting a local training mission. The pilot, 2nd Lt S. C. Reginato was killed.

Crash of a Douglas A-20K Havoc in São Paulo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1955
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-20 Havoc/DB-7 Boston
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
São Paulo - São Paulo
Location:
São Paulo-Guarulhos
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training mission at São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport when the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Cumbica, about 3 km from the airfield. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a Stinson SR-10 Reliant in São Bernardo de Campo: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1954 at 1050 LT
Type of aircraft:
Stinson SR-10 Reliant
Operator:
Registration:
PP-DKS
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Campo de Marte – Praia Grande
MSN:
288
Location:
Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo)
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Ten minutes after its takeoff from Campo de Marte AFB in São Paulo, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in São Bernardo de Campo, in the south of the city. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Grumman J4F-2 Widgeon in Bauru: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 17, 1954 at 1300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman G-44 Widgeon
Operator:
Registration:
2668
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bauru - Bauru
MSN:
1272
YOM:
1943
Location:
Bauru
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew left Bauru Airport at 1100LT for local training purposes. After completing several maneuvers, the crew started a new approach when the pilot-in-command decided to make a go around. The aircraft stalled and crashed short of runway. Both pilots were seriously injured but one of them died from his injuries few hours later.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in São Paulo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1954 at 1100 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-VBZ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
São Paulo – Porto Alegre
MSN:
30400
YOM:
1944
Location:
São Paulo-Congonhas
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew failed to prepare the flight properly and failed to adhere to the operator procedures. As the crew did not follow the pre-departure checklist, he failed to remove the elevator lock prior to takeoff.
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