Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 10
Location: Barreiras, BA –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 31
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure at an altitude of 500 meters during take-off, leading to a forced landing into a forest. The occupants escaped without serious injuries. The flight was from Belm to Rio de Janeiro via Barreiras.An aircraft experienced a sudden engine failure at an altitude of 500 meters during take-off, leading to a forced landing into a forest. The occupants escaped without serious injuries. The flight was from Belm to Rio de Janeiro via Barreiras.
Description
The aircraft suffered an engine failure at an altitude of 500 meters after take-off. A forced landing was made into a forest. The occupants escaped without serious injuries. The aircraft was flying officers their families from Belm to Rio de Janeiro via Barreiras.
Primary Cause
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