1 fatality

1975-03-04: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (2047) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Peixe, Brazil

Peixe, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On March 4, 1975, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 2047) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Peixe, Brazil during takeoff. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed to maintain sufficient power during the takeoff climb, leading to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent crash. 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.

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An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after departing Peixe Aerodrome, resulting in a crash and one fatality.

What happened

During the initial climb phase following departure from Peixe Aerodrome, the aircraft experienced a sudden reduction in engine performance. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the plane to descend uncontrollably and impact the ground.

As a result of the impact, there were one fatality and three injuries among those on board. The incident occurred in the immediate vicinity of the airfield during the takeoff sequence.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was the loss of engine power occurring shortly after the aircraft left the runway.

Probable cause

The engine failed to maintain sufficient power during the takeoff climb, leading to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent crash.