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Aircraft Crash in Terra de Areia Following Combined Exercise (2-P-107)

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On November 7, 1965, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 2-P-107) operated by Argentinian Navy - Armada Argentina was involved in an aviation accident near Terra de Areia, Brazil in flight. 11 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in Terra de Areia, Brazil, while returning to Canoas AFB after a combined exercise. The last radio contact was made at 2150LT. All 11 occupants were killed, and the wreckage was found two days later.

Incident Overview and Timeline: The aircraft was returning to Canoas Air Force Base in Porto Alegre after completing a combined exercise. The final recorded radio contact with the crew occurred at 2150LT. Subsequently, the aircraft crashed in Terra de Areia, located approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Canoas Airbase. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown based on the provided source. The wreckage was located two days after the incident, and it was confirmed that all 11 occupants on board were killed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, or operator.

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