Incident Overview
Date: Monday 19 December 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DK Dakota III
Owner/operator: Aerovias Brasil
Registration Number: PP-AXG
Location: near Vitoria, ES –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: DC-3 aircraftDC-3 aircraft
Category: Accident
An Amazonas DC-3 aircraft experienced a sudden disappearance during a training flight, believed to have crashed at sea. Investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances.An Amazonas DC-3 aircraft experienced a sudden disappearance during a training flight, believed to have crashed at sea. Investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances.
Description
The aircraft, named “Amazonas”, disappeared while on a training flight. The DC-3 possibly crashed at sea.
Primary Cause
Possible crash due to unforeseen weather conditions or mechanical failure during the training flight.Possible crash due to unforeseen weather conditions or mechanical failure during the training flight.Share on:
