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Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Peixe: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1975
Operator:
Registration:
2047
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Peixe - Carolina
MSN:
13841
YOM:
1943
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Peixe Aerodrome, the airplane suffered a loss of engine power, stalled and crashed. A crew member was killed while three others were injured.
Probable cause:
Los of engine power after takeoff.