3 fatalities

Landing accident in the Bay of Salvador de Bahia (1)

Salvador, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On April 26, 1932, a Savoia-Marchetti S.55 (registration 1) operated by Brazilian Navy - Aviação Naval Brasileira was involved in an aviation accident near Salvador, Brazil during landing or approach. 3 people were 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
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An aircraft crashed into the Bay of Salvador de Bahia during landing, resulting in three fatalities and nine injuries among the occupants.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was attempting to land in the Bay of Salvador de Bahia. The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown. During the event, the plane impacted the water, causing significant damage and casualties among those on board.

Findings

The accident resulted in the death of two passengers and the radio navigator. In addition to these fatalities, nine other occupants sustained injuries. Among the injured was Minister José Américo de Almeida. No further details regarding contributing factors or mechanical failures have been provided in the available records.