18 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Natal-Augusto Severo Airport (2157)

Natal, BrazilTakeoff (climb)

On June 3, 1977, an Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (registration 2157) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Natal, Brazil during takeoff. 18 people were killed. 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.

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An aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll at Natal-Augusto Severo Airport, resulting in the deaths of all 18 people on board.

What happened

On an unspecified date, an aircraft was involved in a fatal accident while performing its departure from Natal-Augusto Severo Airport. The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight. As the aircraft attempted to depart, it crashed before completing the maneuver.

There were no survivors of the impact. The crash resulted in 18 fatalities, accounting for every person on board at the time of the accident.

Findings

The exact sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined, as the specific circumstances surrounding the loss of control or mechanical failure have not been established. Investigations into the precise nature of the crash are pending further details.