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Fatal Go-Around Accident at São Luís-Marechal Cunha Machado Airport (PP-PDX)

São Luís-Marechal Cunha Machado, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On June 1, 1973, a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle (registration PP-PDX) operated by Cruzeiro do Sul was involved in an aviation accident near São Luís-Marechal Cunha Machado, Brazil during landing or approach. 23 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 report: the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center (CENIPA)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a go-around at 90 meters, an aircraft stalled, banked right, and crashed in flames 760 meters off the approach path, killing all 23 occupants.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events An aircraft was on final approach to São Luís-Marechal Cunha Machado Airport when the pilot-in-command initiated a go-around at an altitude of 90 meters. During the subsequent climb, the aircraft entered a high nose-up attitude and subsequently stalled. The aircraft then banked to the right and impacted the ground in flames approximately 760 meters to the right of the established approach path. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft, and all 23 occupants on board were killed. Post-impact reports indicated that the right engine did not develop any power at the time of impact.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jun 1973 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident near São Luís-Marechal Cunha Machado, Brazil?

During a go-around at 90 meters, an aircraft stalled, banked right, and crashed in flames 760 meters off the approach path, killing all 23 occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jun 1973 Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 23 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jun 1973 involved a Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle, registration PP-PDX, operated by Cruzeiro do Sul, at São Luís-Marechal Cunha Machado, Brazil.

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