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Cargo Aircraft Crash at Concórdia Airport (PP-AVL)

Concórdia, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On September 6, 1961, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PP-AVL) operated by Real Aerovias was involved in an aviation accident near Concórdia, Brazil during landing or approach. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew completed the approach under VFR mode in IMC conditions. 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft crashed 1.5 km short of the runway at Concórdia Airport during a descent in poor weather, killing all four crew members.

Incident Overview and Flight Details The aircraft was operating a cargo flight from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport to Concórdia Airport. The aircraft was carrying a load of frozen meat at the time of the incident. The descent to Concórdia Airport was completed in poor weather conditions, with limited visibility due to rain falls. On short final, the airplane struck a hill and crashed 1.5 km short of the runway threshold. All four crew members were killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the crew completed the approach under VFR mode in IMC conditions.

Probable cause

The crew completed the approach under VFR mode in IMC conditions.
Controlled flight into terrain

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