Cargo aircraft crash near Alcobaça, Bahia

2 fatalities • Alcobaça, Brazil • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-05-29 Beechcraft C18S accident near Alcobaça, Brazil?

A cargo flight traveling from Recife to Rio de Janeiro crashed in a Brazilian prairie following engine issues.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-05-29 Beechcraft C18S accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-05-29 involved a Beechcraft C18S, registration PT-BBJ, operated by Río Táxi Aéreo, at Alcobaça, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of control following an engine failure during the flight.

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