What happened
The incident involved a seaplane identified as Olinda, which was operating a long-haul route from Europe to South America. The flight plan included intermediate stops at Fernando de Noronha, Natal, and Rio de Janeiro. While attempting to take off from the Rio Potenji in Natal, the aircraft collided with an unidentified floating object on the water surface. This impact caused the plane to crash immediately after leaving the water.
Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by a collision with an unknown floating object during the takeoff phase. The event resulted in three fatalities and one crew member sustaining injuries.