2 fatalities

Cargo aircraft crash during emergency landing attempt in Grajaú (PP-CAP)

Riachão, BrazilFlight

On February 24, 1942, a Junkers W.34 (registration PP-CAP) operated by Syndicato Condor was involved in an aviation accident near Riachão, Brazil in flight. 2 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A single-engine cargo plane crashed and was destroyed while attempting an emergency landing near Grajaú after encountering unexpected conditions, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

During a scheduled cargo operation departing from Grajaú, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen operational issue that necessitated an immediate response. Unable to continue the flight safely, the pilots initiated an emergency landing procedure. The single-engine aircraft subsequently crashed and was completely destroyed upon impact with the ground.

Findings

The accident resulted in fatal consequences for everyone on board. Both members of the crew lost their lives in the incident. No specific technical findings or contributing factors beyond the initial unexpected situation are detailed in the available records.