Fatal aircraft crash near military hospital during aviation demonstration

5 fatalities • Recife, Brazil • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed in a garden near a military hospital during a flight demonstration for Aviation Day, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

During a flight demonstration organized for Aviation Day, an aircraft crashed while performing a mission on behalf of the 2nd Regional Air Command. The flight was conducting an approach when the aircraft went down in a garden belonging to a military hospital. The crash site was situated approximately 2 km away from the airport.

All five occupants on board the aircraft perished in the accident. The specific circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact remain under investigation.

Findings

At this time, the exact cause of the crash is unknown, as the circumstances of the impact have not yet been determined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1992-10-23 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident near Recife, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed in a garden near a military hospital during a flight demonstration for Aviation Day, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1992-10-23 Embraer C-95 Bandeirante accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1992-10-23 involved a Embraer C-95 Bandeirante, registration 2243, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Recife, Brazil.

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