Incident Overview
Date: Friday 4 December 1959
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2060
Location: Aragaras Airport, GO (ARS) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47 transport planeC-47 transport plane
Category: Other
A C-47 transport plane was destroyed during a military revolt following an explosion caused by rebels setting fire to the aircraft.A C-47 transport plane was destroyed during a military revolt following an explosion caused by rebels setting fire to the aircraft.
Description
The C-47 transport plane was destroyed after being captured by rebels during a military revolt. According to local press, the load of ammunition exploded when rebels set fire to the airplane.
Primary Cause
Explosion caused by rebels setting fire to the airplane.Explosion caused by rebels setting fire to the airplane.Share on:
