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Aircraft Crash in Tomé-Açu Following Engine Failure (2050)

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On November 12, 1974, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 2050) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Tomé-Açu, Brazil in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area in Tomé-Açu after an engine failure during a flight from Belém-Val-de-Cans to Porto Nacional, killing all seven crew members.

Incident Overview and Flight Details An aircraft departed from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport with the intended destination of Porto Nacional. Approximately thirty minutes after takeoff, the flight encountered a mechanical issue when one of the engines failed. The captain made the decision to return to Belém to attempt a safe landing. However, the aircraft subsequently lost altitude and crashed in a wooded area within the municipality of Tomé-Açu. All seven crew members on board were killed in the accident. The official investigation identified the probable cause of the crash as an engine failure in flight.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Nov 1974 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Tomé-Açu, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed in a wooded area in Tomé-Açu after an engine failure during a flight from Belém-Val-de-Cans to Porto Nacional, killing all seven crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Nov 1974 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Nov 1974 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 2050, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Tomé-Açu, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure in flight.

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