2 fatalities

Aerobatic aircraft crash over Copacabana Beach area (I1H-32)

Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFlight

On June 20, 1935, a De Havilland DH.60 Moth (registration I1H-32) operated by Brazilian Navy - Aviação Naval Brasileira was involved in an aviation accident near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 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

An aerobatic aircraft lost control while performing maneuvers near Copacabana Beach, crashing into a street in a nearby district. Both pilots on board were killed, with no ground casualties reported.

What happened

The incident occurred during an aerobatic display over the Copacabana Beach area. While executing maneuvers, the crew lost control of the aircraft. The plane subsequently crashed onto a street in a district adjacent to the beach.

Both individuals on board were killed in the accident. There were no injuries or fatalities reported among people on the ground at the time of the impact.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors beyond the loss of control during aerobatics. The crew consisted of a pilot and a mechanic, both of whom perished in the event.