Fatal aircraft accident in Guanabara Bay during training flight

4 fatalities • Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil • Flight

A training flight operating out of Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport ended in a fatal crash into Guanabara Bay, resulting in the loss of all four crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled local training mission departing from Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control while airborne. The flight path deviated significantly before the plane impacted the waters of Guanabara Bay, specifically near the island of Boqueirão.

All four people on board, consisting entirely of the crew, perished in the accident. There were no survivors recovered from the wreckage.

Findings

While the specific technical reason for the loss of control has not been detailed in the initial report, the aircraft became unmanageable during the flight phase, leading directly to the impact with the water.

Probable cause

The aircraft went out of control during a local training sortie, leading to a crash into Guanabara Bay.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1953-09-02 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil?

A training flight operating out of Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport ended in a fatal crash into Guanabara Bay, resulting in the loss of all four crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1953-09-02 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1953-09-02 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 2049, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft went out of control during a local training sortie, leading to a crash into Guanabara Bay.

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