5 fatalities

1973-09-30: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (PT-CEV) — Aeronorte (Brasil) — Itaituba, Brazil

Itaituba, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On September 30, 1973, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PT-CEV) operated by Aeronorte (Brasil) was involved in an aviation accident near Itaituba, Brazil during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control was the consequence of a power loss on one engine or maybe both. The power loss may have been caused by contaminated fuel. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781232220Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled and crashed after the pilot made a right turn during low-speed climb just after liftoff. All five occupants were killed. The probable cause was loss of control due to power loss on one or both engines, possibly from contaminated fuel.

Summary

An aircraft accident occurred shortly after liftoff. During the initial climb at low speed, the pilot-in-command initiated a right turn. This resulted in a stall and subsequent crash. The aircraft was destroyed, and all five occupants were killed.

Details

The accident sequence began just after the aircraft became airborne. The pilot-in-command was flying the aircraft at a low speed while climbing. A turn to the right was executed. This maneuver caused the aircraft to stall. The aircraft then lost control and crashed. The crash destroyed the aircraft. All five occupants were killed.

Probable Cause

The official investigation's probable cause determination stated that the loss of control was believed to be the consequence of a power loss on one engine or maybe both. It was further suggested that the loss of power may have been caused by contaminated fuel.