No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash near Belo Horizonte (2026)

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On January 20, 1968, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 2026) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Belo Horizonte, Brazil in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under undetermined conditions during a training flight in the vicinity of General Carneiro, Brazil.

What happened

During a local training mission, an unidentified aircraft went down in the area of General Carneiro, located on the outskirts of Belo Horizonte. The incident occurred while the crew was performing routine maneuvers as part of their flight training syllabus. At this time, the specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remain unconfirmed.

Following the crash, reports indicated that the status of the occupants could not be verified. There is currently no official data regarding the fatality or injury count, as the fate of the crew remains unknown to investigators.

Findings

The exact reasons for the accident have not yet been determined. The investigation into the crash in General Carneiro is ongoing, and the specific sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft has not been established by authorities.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jan 1968 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Belo Horizonte, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed under undetermined conditions during a training flight in the vicinity of General Carneiro, Brazil.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jan 1968 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 20 Jan 1968 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 2026, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Belo Horizonte, Brazil.