No fatalities

Aircraft accident at Salvador-Dois do Julho Airport (7008)

Salvador, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On August 29, 1963, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 7008) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Salvador, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a crash during the landing phase at Salvador-Dois do Julho Airport, resulting in no casualties.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was involved in an accident while attempting to land at Salvador-Dois do Julho Airport. During the final approach or touchdown phase, the aircraft struck the ground in a manner that caused it to crash.

The impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the structural damage was deemed beyond repair. Despite the severity of the impact, there were no injuries reported among those on board during the event.

Findings

There are currently no specific details provided regarding the mechanical or environmental factors that led to the crash at Salvador-Dois do Julho Airport.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Aug 1963 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident near Salvador, Brazil?

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a crash during the landing phase at Salvador-Dois do Julho Airport, resulting in no casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Aug 1963 Lockheed P-2 Neptune accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Aug 1963 involved a Lockheed P-2 Neptune, registration 7008, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Salvador, Brazil.