19 fatalities

1968-10-20: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (PP-SAD) — Cruzeiro do Sul — Feijó, Brazil

Feijó, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On October 20, 1968, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PP-SAD) operated by Cruzeiro do Sul was involved in an aviation accident near Feijó, Brazil during takeoff. 19 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during initial climb for undetermined reason. 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 takeoff from Feijó Airport. The pilot was cleared to return, but lost control during the approach turn and crashed, killing all 19 aboard.

Accident Overview

Shortly after departing from Feijó Airport, the pilot of an aircraft reported an engine failure to ground personnel. The pilot was cleared to return to the airport for an emergency landing. However, while executing the final turn to align with the approach path, control of the aircraft was lost. The airplane subsequently crashed in a field located a few kilometers from the airport.

Occupant Fatalities

All 19 individuals on board the aircraft lost their lives in the accident.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined the probable cause to be an engine failure during initial climb for an undetermined reason.