26 Mar SAAB Scandia 90A-2 – PP-SQS A fire occurred in the forward baggage compartment while the aircraft was on a flight from Sao Paulo to Uberlandia. The fire extinguish... Continue reading
26 Mar Convair CV-340-62 – PP-YRB Approaching Rio de Janeiro in IMC, the flight was cleared for the Quebec approach procedure. Clearance to descent was received after co... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-53 (DC-3) – PP-CDS The Douglas C-53 was taking off when the plane deviated to the right. An overcorrection caused a sharp turn left. The plane headed towa... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) – PP-AXD A US Navy DC-6 (131582) took off from Buenos Aires for a flight to Rio de Janeiro at 08:25. At 12:56 the crew reported over the BAGRE f... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas R6D-1 (DC-6) – 131582 US Navy DC-6 131582 took off from Buenos Aires for a flight to Rio de Janeiro at 08:25. At 12:56 the crew reported over the BAGRE fix, ... Continue reading
26 Mar Fairchild C-82A-FA Packet – PP-CEM A Douglas DC-7C of Panair do Brasil being towed from a hangar to apron struck two parked aircraft: a Fairchild C-82A Packet of Cruzeiro... Continue reading
26 Mar Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer – ZP-CAD A Douglas DC-7C of Panair do Brasil being towed from a hangar to apron struck two parked aircraft: a Fairchild C-82A Packet of Cruzeiro... Continue reading
26 Mar Curtiss C-46A-15-CU Commando – PP-SLJ Nosed over; damaged beyond repair. PROBABLE CAUSE: "Inadequate runway surface." Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3) – 2060 The C-47 transport plane was destroyed after being captured by rebels during a military revolt. According to local press, the load of a... Continue reading