4 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Aldeia Indígena Fontoura (PT-IJE)

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On June 14, 1979, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration PT-IJE) operated by Votec Taxi Aéreo was involved in an aviation accident near Aldeia Indígena Fontoura, Brazil in flight. 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed in the Aldeia Indígena Fontoura region, resulting in four fatalities and two survivors.

What happened

A flight ended in a crash within the vicinity of Aldeia Indígena Fontoura. The specific details regarding the flight's origin or intended destination remain undetermined. During the accident, the aircraft impacted the ground, leading to a significant loss of life among those on board.

Out of the total number of people on the aircraft, four fatalities were recorded. There were two survivors who managed to escape the wreckage following the impact.

Findings

The precise reasons for the crash are currently unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the accident have not yet been established by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jun 1979 Britten-Norman Islander accident near Aldeia Indígena Fontoura, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed in the Aldeia Indígena Fontoura region, resulting in four fatalities and two survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jun 1979 Britten-Norman Islander accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jun 1979 involved a Britten-Norman Islander, registration PT-IJE, operated by Votec Taxi Aéreo, at Aldeia Indígena Fontoura, Brazil.