Fatal aircraft crash during aerial photography mission in Brazil

4 fatalities • Paracuru, Brazil • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area during a photogrammetry mission, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

What happened

During an aerial survey operation for the Rio Acaraú project, a twin engine airplane lost control and impacted a forested region. The aircraft was performing local photogrammetry tasks at the time of the accident. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

There were four individuals on board the aircraft during the mission: two crew members and two engineers. The incident resulted in four fatalities, leaving no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the crash indicate that the primary factor leading to the accident was an aileron failure while the aircraft was in flight, which caused the loss of control.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced a failure of the aileron during flight, leading to a loss of control.

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1974-09-27 Rockwell Aero Commander 680 accident near Paracuru, Brazil?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a wooded area during a photogrammetry mission, resulting in the deaths of all four people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1974-09-27 Rockwell Aero Commander 680 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1974-09-27 involved a Rockwell Aero Commander 680, registration PT-DMN, operated by Prospec, at Paracuru, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft experienced a failure of the aileron during flight, leading to a loss of control.

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