1 fatality

Training aircraft crash near Campo dos Afonsos Air Force Base (K-144)

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On May 4, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration K-144) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Aviação Militar (1919-1941) was involved in an aviation accident near Campo dos Afonsos AFB, Brazil in flight. One person was killed. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-27Data APIEditorial standards

A military trainer crashed near Campo dos Afonsos Air Force Base during a local training sortie, resulting in one fatality and one injury among the crew.

What happened

The incident involved a military aircraft operating out of Campo dos Afonsos Air Force Base. The flight was conducted as a routine local training exercise. During this operation, the airplane crashed in the vicinity of the airbase. The specific circumstances leading to the impact were not detailed in the available records. As a result of the accident, one crew member was killed and a second individual sustained injuries.

Findings

No specific contributing factors or final conclusions regarding the cause of the crash are provided in the source material. The event is recorded as occurring under unknown circumstances during a standard training mission.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 May 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident near Campo dos Afonsos AFB, Brazil?

A military trainer crashed near Campo dos Afonsos Air Force Base during a local training sortie, resulting in one fatality and one injury among the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 May 1932 De Havilland DH.60 Moth accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 May 1932 involved a De Havilland DH.60 Moth, registration K-144, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Aviação Militar (1919-1941), at Campo dos Afonsos AFB, Brazil.