2 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Niquelândia (5155)

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On September 28, 1965, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 5155) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Niquelândia, 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in Niquelândia while en route from Parnamirim Air Force Base to Brasília, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

During a flight transitioning from Parnamirim Air Force Base in Natal to Brasília, an aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Niquelândia. The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined at this time.

As the aircraft was performing its scheduled transit between the two locations, it went down under circumstances that are currently being investigated. The incident resulted in two fatalities among those on board, while two survivors were rescued from the wreckage.

Findings

The specific factors contributing to the crash have not yet been established, as the precise nature of the accident remains unknown.