1 fatality

Seaplane Crash in Bay of Guanabara During Training Flight (31)

Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFlight

On November 29, 1920, a Macchi M.9 (registration 31) operated by Brazilian Navy - Aviação Naval Brasileira was involved in an aviation accident near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-04Data APIEditorial standards

A seaplane crashed into the waters of the Bay of Guanabara near Rio de Janeiro while on a training mission, resulting in the death of the sole occupant.

What happened

The incident occurred during a training flight conducted over the Bay of Guanabara, located off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft involved was a seaplane operating with a single person on board. During this operation, the craft crashed into the water. As a result of the accident, the pilot was killed.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the crash. The record confirms that the flight was part of a training exercise and that the pilot was the only individual aboard when the seaplane impacted the water.