No fatalities

Correio Aéreo Nacional Aircraft Accident in Torres (2839)

Torres, BrazilFlight

On September 28, 1948, a Beechcraft D18 (registration 2839) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Torres, Brazil in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-08-24Data APIEditorial standards

A Correio Aéreo Nacional aircraft crashed in Torres under unknown circumstances, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and serious injuries to both crew members.

What happened

An aircraft operated by Correio Aéreo Nacional was involved in an accident while conducting a flight in the area of Torres. The specific registration number for this incident is not provided in the available records. During the operation, the airframe crashed and was completely destroyed. Both individuals on board sustained serious injuries as a result of the impact.

Findings

The official investigation did not determine a specific cause for the event, classifying the circumstances of the crash as unknown. No further contributing factors or technical conclusions have been recorded in the source material regarding the mechanical condition or pilot actions leading up to the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Sept 1948 Beechcraft D18 accident near Torres, Brazil?

A Correio Aéreo Nacional aircraft crashed in Torres under unknown circumstances, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and serious injuries to both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Sept 1948 Beechcraft D18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Sept 1948 involved a Beechcraft D18, registration 2839, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Torres, Brazil.