Aircraft crash near Ubatubamirim following departure from Rio de Janeiro

10 fatalities • Ubatubamirim, Brazil • Flight

An aircraft crashed into a forested area near Ubatubamirim after departing from Santos Dumont Airport, resulting in the deaths of all ten people on board.

What happened

On the evening of the accident, an aircraft departed from Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Airport at 18:10 local time. Approximately twenty minutes into the flight, while the plane was traveling alongside the coastline, it experienced a loss of control. The aircraft subsequently impacted a wooded region situated in Ubatubamirim.

Following the failure of the flight to reach its destination, search and rescue operations were initiated. The wreckage of the aircraft was not located until two days after the initial disappearance. There were 10 fatalities among the occupants of the plane.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was an engine failure during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a loss of control due to an engine failure while in flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-09-17 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Ubatubamirim, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed into a forested area near Ubatubamirim after departing from Santos Dumont Airport, resulting in the deaths of all ten people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-09-17 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-09-17 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PP-YPX, operated by Real Aerovias, at Ubatubamirim, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a loss of control due to an engine failure while in flight.

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