Crash of a Farman F.199 off Figueira da Foz: 5 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CS-AAV
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lisbon - Lisbon
MSN:
7366
YOM:
1932
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft departed Lisbon in the morning to follow a regatta off Figueira da Foz. While approaching the area, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed into the sea few km offshore. All five occupants were killed. The aircraft was named 'Aguia Branca 2'.
Probable cause:
Loss of control following the failure of the ailerons control cable.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.60G Gipsy Moth at São Jacinto AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 18, 1937
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
São Jacinto - São Jacinto
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane crashed while taking off from São Jacinto AFB while on a local training flight. The pilot 2nd Lt Isidro Martins da Palma Faria was seriously injured and died from his injuries three days later on June 21.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.80 in Cascais: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 19, 1936
Operator:
Registration:
EC-VAA
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Cascais – Madrid
MSN:
2246
YOM:
1932
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was performing a special flight from Cascais to Madrid with one pilot and one passenger on board. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft encountered problems to gain height, hit trees and crashed. While the pilot was slightly injured, the passenger was killed. The Spanish civil war started three days earlier and the passenger, General José Sanjurjo Sacanell, was flying to Madrid to take the lead of the insurrection.
Crew:
Juan Ansaldo, pilot.
Passenger:
General José Sanjurjo Sacanell. †
Probable cause:
It appears that the aircraft was overloaded as the bags were too heavy.

Crash of a Potez 25.A2 in Ovar: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 15, 1935 at 1130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
335
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the airplane suffered two explosions in flight and crashed near Ovar. Both crew members were killed.
Crew:
Cpt Jorge de Figueiredo,
Alf João Mateus da Cruz.
Probable cause:
Two bombs carried by the airplane exploded in flight for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Dornier Do J Wal off Cape São Vicente

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
W-28
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Huelva - Vigo
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Huelva to Vigo, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and ditched the floatplane off Cape São Vicente, south Portugal. All four crew members were rescued by the crew of a British ship and the airplane later washed up on a beach.

Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.233 in Sintra: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sintra - Sintra
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was engaged in a local training flight out from Sintra Airbase (Base Aérea n°1) with one pilot on board. While circling in the vicinity of the airfield, the aircraft collided with a second Morane-Saulnier M.S.233 operated by the same air forces and carrying two crews. Both airplanes crashed in Sabugo, less than 2 km east of the airport. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.233 in Sintra: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1934
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Sintra - Sintra
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane was engaged in a local training flight out from Sintra Airbase (Base Aérea n°1) with two crew members on board. While circling in the vicinity of the airfield, the aircraft collided with a second Morane-Saulnier M.S.233 operated by the same air forces and carrying one pilot. Both airplanes crashed in Sabugo, less than 2 km east of the airport. All three crew members were killed.

Crash of a Savoia S.55X off Ponta Delgada: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1933 at 0530 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
I-RANI
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ponta Delgada – Lisbon
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to a world tour under the command of General Italo Balbo. After takeoff from Ponta Delgada, the seaplane crashed into the sea and came to rest upside down. One crew member was killed.

Crash of an Amiot 123 in Horta: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 13, 1929 at 0800 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
SP-APO
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Paris – New York
MSN:
1
YOM:
1929
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Both pilots Casimir Kubala and Ludwik Idzikowski attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean from Paris to New York. A first attempt was made in July 1928 without success. Named 'Marszałek Piłsudski', the aircraft was bought by the Polish Government and was equipped with the Polish Air Force roundel. The crew departed Paris-Le Bourget Airport at 0345LT bound to the west to the Atlantic Ocean. More than an hour later, the engine surged and the crew decided to divert to the Azores Islands. Four hours later, the engine was about to fail so the crew diverted to Horta. On final approach, the aircraft was too low and hit a rocky wall short of runway. It overturned and came to rest upside down, bursting into flames. While Casimir Kubala was slightly injured, Ludwik Idzikowski was killed. The Amiot 123 was built at one example expressly for the Polish Government to attempt this cross Atlantic flight.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.

Crash of a Breguet 14.A2 in Lisbon: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Lisbon - Lisbon
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Lisbon-Alverca Airport. While flying at low height in the vicinity of the airfield, the aircraft collided with power cables and crashed. Both crew members were killed.