Fatal aircraft accident near Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport

3 fatalities • Niterói, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

A cargo flight crashed in Niterói during its approach to Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

What happened

During a cargo operation approaching Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport, an unidentified aircraft type went down in the vicinity of Niterói. The crash occurred approximately 6 km east of the destination airport while the flight was in its approach phase.

All three fatalities were recorded following the impact. At this time, the specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent crash remain undetermined.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been established, as the sequence of events leading to the impact in Niterói is currently unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-10-12 Beechcraft D18 accident near Niterói, Brazil?

A cargo flight crashed in Niterói during its approach to Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the deaths of all three people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-10-12 Beechcraft D18 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-10-12 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration PT-DXS, operated by Río Táxi Aéreo, at Niterói, Brazil.

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