4 fatalities

Crash of an aircraft named Tuiuty at Campo dos Afonsos Air Force Base (K-613)

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On May 12, 1932, a Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-253 (registration K-613) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Aviação Militar (1919-1941) was involved in an aviation accident near Campo dos Afonsos AFB, Brazil in flight. 4 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 2026-08-27Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane identified as 'Tuiuty' crashed and was destroyed at Campo dos Afonsos AFB, resulting in the deaths of four crew members while two others survived.

What happened

The aircraft, which carried the name Tuiuty, suffered a crash at Campo dos Afonsos Air Force Base. The incident resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. During the event, four crew members lost their lives, while two other individuals on board survived the accident. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown according to the available records.

Findings

No detailed contributing factors or conclusions regarding the cause of the accident are provided in the source material. The record simply notes that the crash occurred under unknown conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 May 1932 Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-253 accident near Campo dos Afonsos AFB, Brazil?

An airplane identified as 'Tuiuty' crashed and was destroyed at Campo dos Afonsos AFB, resulting in the deaths of four crew members while two others survived.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 May 1932 Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-253 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 May 1932 involved a Lioré-et-Olivier LeO H-253, registration K-613, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Aviação Militar (1919-1941), at Campo dos Afonsos AFB, Brazil.