Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 28 September 1971
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A-414A
Owner/operator: Cruzeiro do Sul
Registration Number: PP-CBV
Location: near Sena Madureira, AC –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 32 / Occupants: 32
Component Affected: Right wingRight wing
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a crash due to a catastrophic engine failure during a return flight, resulting in a collision with trees. A low-level circuit was flown to attempt a return, during which the right wing struck trees, leading to a crash.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a crash due to a catastrophic engine failure during a return flight, resulting in a collision with trees. A low-level circuit was flown to attempt a return, during which the right wing struck trees, leading to a crash.
Description
The DC-3 tried to return to the airport after an engine failure on climbout. A circuit was flown at low height. During a turn, the right wing struck trees, causing the aircraft to crash.
Primary Cause
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