No fatalities

Aircraft Emergency Landing in Swampy Area After Engine Fire (PT-APO)

Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On April 24, 1963, a Boeing 247 (registration PT-APO) operated by Sociedade Anônima Viação Aérea Gaúcha - SAVAG was involved in an aviation accident near Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro, Brazil during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine fire after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft caught fire shortly after takeoff from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport. The crew made an emergency landing in a swampy area, resulting in a total loss and minor injuries.

Incident Overview An aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after departing from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport. The incident forced the flight crew to execute an emergency landing in a swampy area located past the end of the runway. ## Outcome The aircraft came to rest in the swampy terrain and sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Both crew members on board sustained slight injuries during the event. ## Investigation Findings The official investigation identified an engine fire after takeoff as the probable cause of the incident. No further details regarding the specific aircraft model, registration, or operator were provided in the source material.