1 fatality

Fatal crash of a military transport near Itaguaí (K-150)

Itaguaí, BrazilFlight

On September 27, 1932, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration K-150) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Aviação Militar (1919-1941) was involved in an aviation accident near Itaguaí, 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain near Itaguaí while approaching Santa Cruz Air Force Base from the north, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries to the other crew member.

What happened

The flight originated at Resende with a destination of Santa Cruz AFB. During the approach phase from the northern direction, the aircraft encountered difficulties and impacted terrain in a mountainous region close to Itaguaí. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Both individuals on board sustained serious injuries during the impact. Although the second crew member survived the initial crash, the captain succumbed to his wounds the following day.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or a formal investigation report regarding the mechanical condition or weather factors at the time of the accident. The record confirms that the pilot in command and the co-pilot were both seriously injured, with the captain later dying from those injuries.