PP-BTQ (DC4) — accident record & aircraft history

Register facts: ANAC Registro Aeronáutico Brasileiro (open data, file dated October 26, 2026).

This airframe was written off — the register records it as aircraft destroyed on May 12, 2022. No route data will appear.

Safety history

April 4, 1964AccidentHull loss
During the takeoff roll, at V2 speed, the crew decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the four engine aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest into trees. All occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Douglas DC-4
Poor flight preparation on behalf of the crew who failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and started the takeoff procedure with the controls locked. The crew realized that the controls were still locked once the V2 speed was reached and immediately initiated an emergency braking procedure. Full accident record