Fatal aircraft accident near Rio do Sul

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 1967-02-18 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 1967-02-18 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 1967-02-18 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 2787, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Rio do Sul, Brazil.