On January 13, 1953, a Lockheed 10 Electra (registration PP-NBC) operated by Aeronorte (Brasil) was involved in an aviation accident near Rosario, Brazil in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft crashed after the crew lost control of the plane while attempting to perform an emergency landing. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft crashed in a field near Rosário during an attempted emergency landing, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
While performing an active flight phase, the crew of the aircraft encountered unforeseen circumstances that necessitated an unplanned descent. In an effort to manage the developing situation, the crew initiated an attempt at an emergency landing. However, during this maneuver, the aircraft experienced a total loss of control. The plane subsequently impacted a field situated in the vicinity of Rosário.
Findings
The incident resulted in four fatalities.
There were no survivors among the occupants on board.
The crash occurred following the loss of control during an emergency landing attempt.
Probable cause
The aircraft crashed after the crew lost control of the plane while attempting to perform an emergency landing.