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Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport Crash (PP-LDQ)

Salvador, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On December 19, 1965, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration PP-LDQ) operated by VASP - Viação Aérea de São Paulo was involved in an aviation accident near Salvador, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Technical issue on left engine. 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 crashed in an open field after a left engine oil temperature increase forced a power reduction during final approach to Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport. All 54 occupants were rescued.

Incident Overview During final approach to Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport, the aircraft experienced a technical issue involving the left engine. The left engine oil temperature increased, which forced the crew to reduce power. Subsequently, the airplane stalled on final approach and crashed in an open field. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair, but all 54 occupants were rescued. ## Probable Cause The official investigation identified a technical issue on the left engine as the probable cause of the accident. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name was provided in the source.

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