Aircraft stall and crash during approach to Navegantes-Itajaí Airport

No fatalities • Navegantes-Itajaí, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash short of the runway threshold at Navegantes-Itajaí Airport during its final approach.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Navegantes-Itajaí Airport, the flight crew encountered difficulties managing the aircraft's altitude. The aircraft was positioned too high above the glide path, prompting the captain to decrease engine power in an attempt to initiate a steep descent to reach the runway.

While on short final, the maneuver resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently collided with a building, which caused the loss of several structural components. The flight ended with a crash located short of the runway threshold. While there were no injuries reported among those on board, the aircraft was determined to be a total loss due to damage sustained during the impact.

Findings

Investigations into the accident identified that the primary factor was an incorrect approach configuration maintained by the flight crew during the descent.

Probable cause

The crew failed to maintain the proper configuration for the approach, leading to a stall during the descent.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-08-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Navegantes-Itajaí, Brazil?

An aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash short of the runway threshold at Navegantes-Itajaí Airport during its final approach.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-08-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-08-19 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PP-CDI, operated by Cruzeiro do Sul, at Navegantes-Itajaí, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The crew failed to maintain the proper configuration for the approach, leading to a stall during the descent.

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