1 fatality

Training aircraft crash in Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro (A-25)

Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFlight

On May 27, 1930, an Avro 504 (registration A-25) 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 local training flight ended in a crash into the Bay of Guanabara near Rio de Janeiro, resulting in one fatality and one injury among the crew.

What happened

The incident occurred during a local training sortie conducted in the vicinity of Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft departed for a routine exercise but subsequently crashed into the waters of the Bay of Guanabara. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of control or impact with the water surface remain unknown based on available records.

Findings

The accident resulted in significant casualties among those on board. One member of the crew lost their life, while the second individual sustained injuries. No further details regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or environmental factors at the time of the crash are provided in the source material.