Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 April 1957
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: REAL Transportes Areos
Registration Number: PP-ANX
Location: Ilha Anchieta, SP –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 26 / Occupants: 30
Component Affected: No. 2 engineNo. 2 engine
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash near Ubatuba due to a no. 2 engine fire during an emergency descent. The aircraft stalled and crashed into Papagaio Peak, an island peak, due to slight rain. The probable cause was identified as power plant failure for undetermined reasons.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash near Ubatuba due to a no. 2 engine fire during an emergency descent. The aircraft stalled and crashed into Papagaio Peak, an island peak, due to slight rain. The probable cause was identified as power plant failure for undetermined reasons.
Description
The DC-3 was flying near Ubatuba when a no. 2 engine fire forced the crew to make an emergency descent for Ubatuba. Due to slight rain, the crew noticed Papagaio Peak (on Anchieta Island) when it was too late. The aircraft stalled during the evasive manoeuvre and crashed into the mountain. PROBABLE CAUSE: “Power plant failure for undetermined reasons.”
Primary Cause
Power plant failure for undetermined reasons.Power plant failure for undetermined reasons.Share on:
