1 fatality

Seaplane crash in Guanabara Bay during local training flight (42)

Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFlight

On February 18, 1921, an Aeromarine 40 (registration 42) operated by Brazilian Navy - Aviação Naval Brasileira was involved in an aviation accident near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A seaplane crashed into Guanabara Bay near Rio de Janeiro while on a local training mission, resulting in serious injuries to both pilots and the subsequent death of one crew member six days later.

What happened

The incident occurred during a local training flight operated out of Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft, identified as a seaplane, crashed into Guanabara Bay under circumstances that remain unknown at this time. Following the impact, the watercraft sank beneath the surface. Both members of the crew sustained serious injuries in the accident. While one pilot survived the initial crash, one of the crew members died from his injuries six days after the event.

Findings

The specific technical or human factors contributing to the loss of control and subsequent sinking were not detailed in the available records. The outcome was fatal for one individual due to complications arising from the trauma sustained during the crash.