Incident Overview
Date: Monday 14 December 1987
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2468
Location: ca 16 km off Fernando de Noronha, FN –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 29 / Occupants: 29
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A catastrophic accident occurred, resulting in the loss of six Air Force crew members, two other Air Force personnel, thirteen island workers, and eight island residents.A catastrophic accident occurred, resulting in the loss of six Air Force crew members, two other Air Force personnel, thirteen island workers, and eight island residents.
Description
Crashed into the sea. The victims were six air force crew members, two other air force personnel, 13 island workers and eight island residents.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or unforeseen weather conditions.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or unforeseen weather conditions.Share on:
