We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
En route, the crew was informed about the deterioration of the weather conditions at destination and decided to divert to Ponta Grossa. While descending in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck a mountain located few km from Ponta Grossa. All three crew members were killed. Probable cause (official findings): Poor flight preparation on part of the flying crew who decided to continue to Ponta Grossa in poor weather conditions while he could divert to Florianópolis or São Paulo where the w
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) · 3 fatalities