No fatalities

Aircraft crash during approach to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport (2832)

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On March 2, 1950, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 2832) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific cause of the accident remains undetermined as investigations into the circumstances are ongoing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after crashing while approaching Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro following a photography mission.

What happened

During an approach to Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport, a twin engine aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain under investigation. The flight had been conducting an aerial photography mission prior to the incident. Evidence suggests that the crew attempted to perform an emergency landing before the impact occurred.

Upon the crash, the aircraft suffered damage that rendered it a total loss. There were five injuries reported among the occupants of the plane, but no fatalities were recorded during the event.

Findings

The exact cause of the crash is currently unknown, though the sequence of events indicates an attempted emergency descent or landing procedure was initiated by the crew prior to the aircraft striking the ground.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the accident remains undetermined as investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Mar 1950 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after crashing while approaching Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro following a photography mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Mar 1950 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Mar 1950 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 2832, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the accident remains undetermined as investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.