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Aircraft Crash at Pampulha Airport (PP-ANK)

Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On September 6, 1956, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PP-ANK) operated by Loide Aéreo Nacional was involved in an aviation accident near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The source does not explicitly state a formal probable cause, but notes that the crew continued the flight despite engine technical issues due to poor maintenance. 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 flames shortly after takeoff from Pampulha Airport, injuring all 16 occupants. The accident was linked to engine technical issues and poor maintenance.

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft crashed in flames shortly after takeoff from Pampulha Airport. The accident occurred while the airplane was climbing, during which it banked left and lost height. All 16 occupants on board were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed in the crash. ## Technical Issues and Maintenance Concerns Reports indicated that the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine during startup at both Caratinga Airport and Belo Horizonte. The issue was reportedly addressed by crossfeeding the engines. Despite these known engine technical issues, which were attributed to poor maintenance, the crew decided to continue the flight.

Probable cause

The source does not explicitly state a formal probable cause, but notes that the crew continued the flight despite engine technical issues due to poor maintenance.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Sept 1956 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed in flames shortly after takeoff from Pampulha Airport, injuring all 16 occupants. The accident was linked to engine technical issues and poor maintenance.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Sept 1956 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 6 Sept 1956 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PP-ANK, operated by Loide Aéreo Nacional, at Belo Horizonte-Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The source does not explicitly state a formal probable cause, but notes that the crew continued the flight despite engine technical issues due to poor maintenance.

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