Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 22 July 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 17128
Location: Recife, PE –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder).Aircraft control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder).
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash into a hillside near Alegria, Brazil. The incident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash into a hillside near Alegria, Brazil. The incident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.
Description
Crashed into hill at Alegria, Brazil.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control during descent or landing.Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control during descent or landing.Share on:
