3 fatalities

Training Flight Crash Near Lisbon Kills Three (CS-TDB)

Monte da Caparica, PortugalFlight

On January 27, 1948, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CS-TDB) operated by Air Portugal - Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (TAP) was involved in an aviation accident near Monte da Caparica, Portugal in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control due to poor weather conditions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A training aircraft crashed into Monte da Caparica near Lisbon after the pilot lost control in poor weather conditions, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

The incident occurred during a training flight conducted in the airspace surrounding Lisbon. While airborne, the pilot faced deteriorating meteorological conditions that led to a loss of aircraft control. The machine subsequently impacted the ground at Monte da Caparica, located south of the city. Upon impact, the airframe was destroyed in a significant explosion. All three individuals on board perished in the accident.

Findings

The source material indicates that poor weather conditions were present during the flight and directly preceded the loss of control. No further investigative conclusions or specific mechanical failures are detailed in the provided text.

Probable cause

Loss of control due to poor weather conditions.