5 fatalities

Nighttime Runway Excursion at Natal Airport (LV-ACS)

Natal, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On June 11, 1947, an Avro 691 Lancastrian (registration LV-ACS) operated by Flota Aerea Mercante Argentina - FAMA was involved in an aviation accident near Natal, Brazil during landing or approach. 5 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft lost control during a nighttime landing at Natal Airport, veering off the runway and colliding with airport structures. The incident resulted in five fatalities and thirteen injuries.

What happened

During a night approach to Natal Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately upon touchdown. Instead of maintaining the centerline, the airframe veered off the paved surface of the runway. This deviation led to a collision with nearby airport facilities. Following the impact, the structure caught fire and was ultimately destroyed by the flames.

The accident resulted in significant casualties among those on board. Five people lost their lives in the incident, comprising three members of the crew and two passengers. Additionally, thirteen other occupants sustained injuries during the crash and subsequent fire.