7 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Rio do Sul (2787)

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On February 18, 1967, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 2787) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Rio do Sul, Brazil in flight. 7 people were killed. 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.

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A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a mountainous region of Rio do Sul during a flight from Curitiba to Lages, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

A flight departing from Curitiba Airport at 10:00 local time was traveling toward Lages with an expected arrival time of 11:30. Approximately halfway through the journey, the twin engine aircraft disappeared from radar and crashed in a mountainous area situated near Rio do Sul.

Search teams located the wreckage several hours after the incident. The crash resulted in seven fatalities, as all individuals on board were killed upon impact. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain under investigation.

Findings

The exact cause of the accident has not yet been determined, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Feb 1967 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Rio do Sul, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a mountainous region of Rio do Sul during a flight from Curitiba to Lages, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Feb 1967 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Feb 1967 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 2787, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Rio do Sul, Brazil.