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Stall and crash during go-around at Corumbá Airport (PP-ITD)

Corumbá, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

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.

Related events

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