3 fatalities

Three Killed in Crash Near Resende Airport After Collision with Power Cables (2321)

Resende, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On April 23, 1998, an Embraer C-95 Bandeirante (registration 2321) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Resende, Brazil during landing or approach. 3 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft with eight paratroopers and three crew collided with power cables during a low pass near Resende Airport. All three crew members were killed; the right engine was at idle and feathered, while the left engine was at full power for unknown reasons.

Incident

The aircraft departed Resende Airport carrying eight paratroopers and three crew members. After reaching altitude, the paratroopers bailed out. The crew then initiated a descent to return to Resende. On short final, the crew aborted the approach for reasons not specified and completed a low pass over the runway. Subsequently, the aircraft collided with power cables and crashed near a farm located near the airport. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three occupants were killed. The crash occurred on farmland near Resende Airport.

Investigation

It was reported that at the time of impact, the right engine was at idle and its propeller was feathered. The left engine was at full power for reasons that remain unknown. No probable cause has been stated in the official source.