Crash of a Boeing 247D in Belém

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Registration:
PT-APO
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1720
YOM:
1933
Location:
Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, one of the engine caught fire. The crew attempted an emergency landing in a swampy area past the runway end. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while both crew members were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Engine fire after takeoff.

Crash of a Boeing 247D off Long Beach

Date & Time: Jun 5, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Scott Aero Service
Registration:
N41813
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
San Clemente - Long Beach
MSN:
1725
YOM:
1933
Location:
Long Beach
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a cargo flight from San Clemente Island to Long Beach. While approaching Long Beach, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea off Long Beach. Both pilots were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Crash of a Boeing 247D in Mexico City

Date & Time: May 5, 1952 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Taxis Aéreos Nacionales - TAN
Registration:
XA-JUV
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mexico City – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
MSN:
1958
YOM:
1935
Location:
Mexico City
Federal District of Mexico City
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. Both pilots were seriously injured and the airplane was destroyed.

Crash of a Boeing 247D in Mexico City

Date & Time: Feb 21, 1952
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Registration:
XA-GUW
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Mexico City – Oaxaca
MSN:
1693
YOM:
1933
Location:
Mexico City
Federal District of Mexico City
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed. Both crew members were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was reported that one of the engine failed just after rotation.

Crash of a Boeing 247D in Mexico

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Lineas Aéreas Guerrero Oaxaca - LAGOSA
Registration:
XA-BFK
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
MSN:
1738
YOM:
1933
Location:
Mexico
All Mexico
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Mexico. Occupant fate and exact date remains unknown.

Crash of a Boeing 247D near Huayacocotla: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1950 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Servicios Aéreos Nacionales - SAN
Registration:
XA-DEZ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mexico City – Tantoyuca
MSN:
1724
YOM:
1933
Location:
Huayacocotla
Veracruz
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While performing a cargo flight to Tantoyuca, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain and was destroyed by a post crash fire. All three occupants were killed.
Crew:
L. Morales, pilot,
Miguel Villa, copilot.
Passenger:
Roberto Prior Marin.

Crash of a Boeing 247D in Walla Walla: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 27, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Registration:
NR13352
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Spraying (Agricultural)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Walla Walla - Walla Walla
MSN:
1734
YOM:
1933
Location:
Walla Walla
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in an agricultural mission and while flying at low height, the twin engine aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in flames in a wooded area. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a Boeing 247 in Los Pajaritos

Date & Time: Jan 7, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Lineas Aéreas Guerrero Oaxaca - LAGOSA
Registration:
XA-CAB
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
1684
YOM:
1933
Location:
Mexico City
Federal District of Mexico City
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Mexico City, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Los Pajaritos, about 23 km north of the airfield. The occupant fate remains unknown.
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