On May 29, 1969, a Beechcraft C18S (registration PT-BBJ) operated by Río Táxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Alcobaça, Brazil in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a loss of control following an engine failure during the flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A cargo flight traveling from Recife to Rio de Janeiro crashed in a Brazilian prairie following engine issues.
What happened
A cargo operation flying from Recife toward Rio de Janeiro experienced significant mechanical difficulties during its transit. While navigating the airspace, the crew encountered complications involving the aircraft's engines. This malfunction led to a loss of control over the plane.
The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground in a prairie region situated near Alcobaça, Bahia. The impact resulted in the deaths of both occupants on board the flight.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the primary factor leading to the crash was engine failure.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced a loss of control following an engine failure during the flight.