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Crash of a Lockheed 12A Electra Junior in Parnaíba

Date & Time: May 20, 1956
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
PP-NBI
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Parnaíba – São Paulo
MSN:
1202
YOM:
1937
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Parnaíba Airport, an engine failed. The aircraft crashed near the airport and was destroyed. Both occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.