On June 3, 1945, a Douglas DC-3 (registration YS-22) operated by Aerovias Brasil was involved in an aviation accident near Ipiabas, Brazil in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: In-flight fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Aircraft suffered an in-flight fire, forcing a crash landing near Ipiabas where it burned out. All four crew members escaped safely.
What happened
During flight, the aircraft experienced a fire that necessitated immediate action by the flight deck. The crew reduced altitude to manage the situation and initiated an emergency landing procedure. The aircraft ultimately crash landed in the vicinity of Ipiabas. Upon impact, the airframe came to rest in flames and was subsequently destroyed by the fire. Despite the severity of the incident and the total loss of the aircraft, all four individuals on board were able to evacuate the wreckage safely.
Findings
The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors beyond the occurrence of the in-flight fire which led to the emergency landing.
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