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Crash of a Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander in Aldeia Indígena Fontoura: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1979 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Britten-Norman Islander
Operator:
Registration:
PT-IJE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
304
YOM:
1971
Location:
Aldeia Indígena Fontoura
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Aldeia Indígena Fontoura. Two passengers survived while four other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Grumman M-16 Albatross in Itacajá

Date & Time: Jan 17, 1979 at 0755 LT
Type of aircraft:
Grumman HU-16 (SA-16) Albatross
Operator:
Registration:
6539
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Carolina - Florianópolis
MSN:
G-45
YOM:
1950
Location:
Itacajá
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
9777
Captain / Total hours on type:
6270.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
1128
Copilot / Total hours on type:
997
Circumstances:
En route from Carolina to Florianópolis, while cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet, the right engine failed due to a major oil leak. The crew of two, the only occupant, shut down the right engine and feathered its propeller. Despite full power was added on the left engine, the crew was unable to maintain a safe altitude and was forced to jettison some of the cargo and auxiliary tanks as well. Finally, the crew decided to attempt an emergency landing in an open field but on short final, the left engine lost power. This caused the undercarriage to be lowered too late and upon touchdown, they were not locked down. The aircraft crash landed and skidded on its belly before coming to rest. While both pilots were uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the failure of the right engine was the consequence of a major oil leak on the head of the cylinder n°9 due to an important accumulation of steel and aluminium deposit in the internal part of the engine. It was also reported that the lubrication system was inoperative due to the failure of a hydraulic pump. Due to poor weather conditions in the area, it was not possible for the crew to attempt an emergency landing in the Tocantins River and the terrain chosen for the emergency procedure was not compatible and suitable for such aircraft type, which aggravated the damages upon landing.
Final Report:

Crash of an Avro 748-2A-235 in Pedro Afonso: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Avro 748
Operator:
Registration:
PP-VDN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
Schedule:
São Paulo – Porto Nacional – Pedro Afonso – Belém
MSN:
1625
YOM:
1967
Flight number:
RG236
Location:
Pedro Afonso
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Pedro Afonso, the crew encountered technical problems and decided to return. The approach was completed at a too high speed and the airplane landed too far down the runway, approximately 300 meters from the runway end. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran, crossed a street and crashed into a house. A woman and her two children were killed in the house as well as the copilot. A second crew member was injured while 13 other occupants were unhurt. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Peixe: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
2047
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Peixe - Carolina
MSN:
13841
YOM:
1943
Location:
Peixe
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Peixe Aerodrome, the airplane suffered a loss of engine power, stalled and crashed. A crew member was killed while three others were injured.
Probable cause:
Los of engine power after takeoff.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL in Porto Nacional

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-YPK
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
20181
YOM:
1944
Location:
Porto Nacional
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident at Porto Nacional Airport. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-45-DK in Porto Nacional

Date & Time: Apr 20, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-VAY
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
17013/34276
YOM:
1945
Location:
Porto Nacional
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident at Porto Nacional Airport. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL in Santa Isabel do Morro

Date & Time: Jan 15, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-SPU
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
20729
YOM:
1944
Location:
Santa Isabel do Morro
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando in Pedro Afonso

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1962
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BTE
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
30260
YOM:
1944
Location:
Pedro Afonso
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown on runway 24, the aircraft deviated from the centerline to the left. The captain decided to takeoff and instructed the copilot to raise the landing immediately after rotation. In a certain confusion, the copilot raised the landing gear while the aircraft was still rolling on the runway. It sank on its belly and slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that an incorrect use of brakes and/or flying controls after touchdown caused the aircraft to deviate from the centerline. Poor crew coordination and a premature retraction of the landing gear were considered as contributing factors.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-15-CU Commando in Dianopólis

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Transportes Aéreos Salvador
Registration:
PP-SLJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26535
YOM:
1943
Location:
Dianopólis
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to a halt. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by the bad condition of the runway surface.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando near Babaçulândia: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BEE
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Pedro Afonso – Belém
MSN:
27051
YOM:
1944
Location:
Babaçulândia
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route to Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, the right engine caught fire. The crew elected to extinguish the fire but without success. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in flames. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant was injured.
Probable cause:
A fuel line broke in flight, causing the fuel to leak in the engine and to catch fire while contact high temperature elements.
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