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Belly Landing at Campina Grande Airport (PP-LDD)

Campina Grande, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On December 17, 1950, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration PP-LDD) operated by Loide Aéreo Nacional was involved in an aviation accident near Campina Grande, Brazil during landing or approach. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft belly-landed at Campina Grande Airport shortly after takeoff. All 49 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft encountered an unexpected situation shortly after takeoff from Campina Grande Airport. The captain decided to return to the airport for a safe landing. For an unknown reason, possibly a technical issue with the undercarriage, the aircraft belly-landed. It slid for several yards and came to rest on the runway. All 49 occupants were evacuated safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact cause of the incident. The investigation source notes that the reason for the belly landing was unknown, with a possible technical issue with the undercarriage mentioned as a question.

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