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Crash of a GAF Nomad N.22B in Salta

Date & Time: Aug 28, 2006 at 2200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ZP-TDZ
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Asunción – Resistencia – Joaquín Víctor González – Salta
MSN:
57
YOM:
1977
Location:
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Asunción on a charter flight to Salta with intermediate stops in Resistencia and Joaquín Víctor González, carrying 10 passengers and two pilots. On approach to Salta-Martín Miguel de Güemes Airport, both engines failed. The crew attempted an emergency landing but the aircraft struck trees and crashed in an open field located 3 km short of runway. All 12 occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of both engines on final approach after the air intakes got stuck by ice/frost because of incorrect use of the anti-icing systems on part of the crew. A poor flight planning and unfavorable weather conditions (icing) were considered as contributing factors.
Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando off Aracruz: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 22, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
ZP-CBM
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Asunción – Rio de Janeiro – Belém – Miami
MSN:
30554
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft was performing a cargo flight from Asunción to Miami with intermediate stops at Rio de Janeiro and Belém. It left Santos Dumont Airport at Rio de Janeiro at 1752LT bound to the northeast. While cruising along the shore, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea off Aracruz. All five occupants were killed. It was reported the aircraft was carrying a load of 140 kg of platine and about 70 millions of US$ in cash.
Probable cause:
It is believed the accident was the result of an act of sabotage because a certain quantity of hydrochloric acid was found in the fuel.