Stall and crash during go-around at Corumbá Airport

3 fatalities • Corumbá, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-08-20 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 1953-08-20 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 1953-08-20 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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