2 fatalities

Single-engine aircraft crash near Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport (K-146)

Curitiba-Bacacheri, BrazilFlight

On December 9, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration K-146) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Aviação Militar (1919-1941) was involved in an aviation accident near Curitiba-Bacacheri, Brazil in flight. 2 people were 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine airplane crashed shortly after departing Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and one passenger.

What happened

The incident involved a single-engine aircraft operating out of Curitiba-Bacacheri Airport. The flight was described as local in nature and carried two individuals on board: the pilot and one civilian passenger. During the initial phase of the flight, shortly after takeoff, the aircraft lost control for reasons that have not been determined. The plane subsequently crashed in the vicinity of the airport. There were no survivors; both occupants were killed in the accident.

Findings

Investigations into this event have not yet established a definitive cause for the loss of control. The specific mechanical or operational factors leading to the crash remain unknown based on the available information.