On August 20, 1953, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration PP-ITD) operated by Companhia Itaú de Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Corumbá, Brazil during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall state while attempting to climb during a go-around maneuver. 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.
An aircraft crashed during an aborted landing attempt at Corumbá Airport, resulting in three fatalities and one injury.
What happened
During the final approach phase toward Corumbá Airport, the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around procedure. The specific motivation for abandoning the landing was not immediately identified. As the aircraft attempted to transition into its initial climb following the maneuver, it experienced an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift led to a subsequent crash at the site.
Findings
The incident resulted in three fatalities among the crew members.
One additional crew member sustained injuries during the impact.
The primary factor leading to the accident was an aerodynamic stall occurring during the climb following the aborted approach.
Probable cause
The aircraft entered a stall state while attempting to climb during a go-around maneuver.
What happened in the 20 Aug 1953 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Corumbá, Brazil?
An aircraft crashed during an aborted landing attempt at Corumbá Airport, resulting in three fatalities and one injury.
Were there any fatalities in the 20 Aug 1953 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 20 Aug 1953 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration PP-ITD, operated by Companhia Itaú de Transportes Aéreos, at Corumbá, Brazil.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft entered a stall state while attempting to climb during a go-around maneuver.
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