Aircraft crash near São Luis-Tirirical Airport

No fatalities • São Luís, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during a night approach to São Luis-Tirirical Airport, resulting in injuries to all crew members on board.

What happened

On the night of the incident, an aircraft was performing an approach toward the runway 06 threshold at São Luis-Tirirical Airport. During this flight phase, the plane made contact with the ground approximately 500 meters before reaching the intended runway threshold.

The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, rendering the aircraft a total loss. While there were no fatalities reported, all three crew members sustained injuries during the accident.

Findings

No specific technical or environmental causes were detailed in the initial report regarding why the aircraft struck the ground short of the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-01-08 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near São Luís, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed during a night approach to São Luis-Tirirical Airport, resulting in injuries to all crew members on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-01-08 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 1962-01-08 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 2063, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at São Luís, Brazil.

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