Unidentified aircraft crash near Vitória

6 fatalities • Vitoria, Brazil • Flight

A training flight involving six crew members disappeared after an aircraft went out of control and crashed into the ocean off the coast of Vitória.

What happened

During a scheduled training mission, an aircraft flying near the coast of Vitória experienced a loss of control. The incident occurred while the plane was in flight, resulting in the vessel plunging into the sea under undetermined conditions.

The flight was manned by a total of six crew members, specifically consisting of three pilots and three engineers. Following the disappearance, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the wreckage and the personnel on board. However, after several days of searching the maritime area, the mission was officially terminated because no debris or evidence of the aircraft could be located.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding why the aircraft became uncontrollable remain unknown. Despite extensive efforts by rescue teams, there has been no trace found of the plane or the six fatalities involved in the crash.

Probable cause

The cause of the loss of control and subsequent impact with the sea remains undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1949-12-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Vitoria, Brazil?

A training flight involving six crew members disappeared after an aircraft went out of control and crashed into the ocean off the coast of Vitória.

Were there any fatalities in the 1949-12-19 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1949-12-19 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PP-AXG, operated by Aerovias Brasil, at Vitoria, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the loss of control and subsequent impact with the sea remains undetermined.

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