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Crash of a Lockheed L-414A Hudson near Miracema do Tocantins: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 30, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-414 Hudson
Operator:
Registration:
PT-AMJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Goiânia – Belém
MSN:
414-7547
YOM:
1943
Location:
Miracema do Tocantins
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Miracema do Tocantins, killing all four occupants.

Crash of a Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser near Porto Nacional: 50 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1952 at 0440 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Operator:
Registration:
N1039V
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Rio de Janeiro – Port of Spain – New York
MSN:
15939
YOM:
1949
Flight number:
PA202
Location:
Porto Nacional
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
41
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
50
Captain / Total flying hours:
8452
Captain / Total hours on type:
735.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
9099
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1134
Aircraft flight hours:
6944
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft christened 'Clipper Good Hope' left Rio de Janeiro at 0243LT bound for Port of Spain, completing an international schedule flight from Buenos Aires to New York. While cruising by night and good weather under VFR conditions at an altitude of 14,500 feet, the airplane suffered severe vibrations, went out of control and crashed in an uninhabited and isolated area located about 120 km southeast of Porto Nacional. The wreckage was found two days later and all 50 occupants have been killed.
Probable cause:
The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the separation of the No 2 engine and propeller from the aircraft due to highly unbalances forces, followed by uncontrollability and disintegration of the aircraft for reasons undetermined.
Final Report:

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

Date & Time: Apr 20, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Transportes Carga Aérea
Registration:
PP-ASB
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Rio de Janeiro – Porto Nacional
MSN:
20467
YOM:
1944
Location:
Porto Nacional
Tocantins
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Porto Nacional Airport, the pilot in command decided to abandon the landing and put full power on both engines to make a go around. At the same time, the left engine failed. The aircraft banked left and hit the ground, causing the left main gear to be sheared off. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest in flames. While all three crew members were slightly injured, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
The left engine stopped because a hydraulic line failed. The exact cause of this failure could not be determined with certainty due to severe damages caused by fire.
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