Aircraft crash off Aracruz during cargo flight

5 fatalities • Aracruz, Brazil • Flight

A cargo aircraft flying from Rio de Janeiro to Belém crashed into the ocean near Aracruz, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

What happened

A cargo flight traveling from Asunción to Miami, which included scheduled stops in Rio de Janeiro and Belym, ended in a fatal accident off the coast of Aracruz. The aircraft departed from Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro at 17:52 local time, heading in a northeasterly direction.

While the aircraft type was navigating along the coastline, the plane lost control and plummeted into the sea. There were five fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft. At the time of the crash, the plane was transporting a cargo consisting of 140 kg of platinum alongside approximately $70 million in US currency.

Findings

Investigations into the wreckage revealed that the accident was likely caused by sabotage. Investigators discovered traces of hydrochloric acid within the fuel supply, which led to the conclusion that the crash was not an accidental mechanical failure but a deliberate act.

Probable cause

The presence of hydrochloric acid in the fuel suggests the crash was caused by intentional sabotage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1957-12-22 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Aracruz, Brazil?

A cargo aircraft flying from Rio de Janeiro to Belém crashed into the ocean near Aracruz, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1957-12-22 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1957-12-22 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration ZP-CBM, operated by Paraguay Air Services, at Aracruz, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?