São Paulo | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

Maybe following a wrong approach configuration, the airplane landed long and too far down the runway. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, it overran, struck several obstacles and came to rest into a ravine bordering a marsh. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in São Paulo

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1972 at 0840 LT

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

Operator:

Río Táxi Aéreo

Registration:

PT-ANS

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Cargo

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Santos – São Paulo

MSN:

1513

YOM:

1942

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On final approach to São Paulo-Congonhas in poor visibility, the twin engine airplane struck the ground and crashed short of runway threshold. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Swearingen SA226T Merlin III in São Paulo

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Swearingen SA226T Merlin III

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Registration:

PT-DUX

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

T-215

YOM:

1971

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Crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after takeoff from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport. The airplane was destroyed and all five occupants were injured.

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500U in Botucatu: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1971

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

Operator:

Registration:

PT-CXN

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

500-1666-16

YOM:

1966

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While approaching Botucatu-Fazenda Jau Airport, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances. A passenger was killed while six other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Rockwell Aero Commander 560F in Chavantes

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Aero Commander 560

Operator:

Centrais Eléctricas de São Paulo

Registration:

PT-BKN

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

560-1197-45

YOM:

1962

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Crashed in unknown circumstances.

Crash of a Lockheed L-749A Constellation in Araçatuba

Date & Time: Aug 4, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Lockheed L-749 Constellation

Operator:

Trans Southern Corporation - TSC

Registration:

N120A

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2617

YOM:

1949

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At liftoff, control was lost. The airplane contacted ground, causing the nose gear to collapse. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest on its nose. All four crew members were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was later reported that the flight was illegal, that the takeoff was initiated from an inappropriate terrain and that the aircraft was carrying 15 tons of smuggled cigarettes.

Crash of a Vickers 827 Viscount in São Paulo: 3 killed

Date & Time: Sep 15, 1968 at 2120 LT

Type of aircraft:

Vickers Viscount

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Registration:

PP-SRE

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Training

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City

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São Paulo - São Paulo

MSN:

399

YOM:

1958

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The crew was engaged in a local training flight at São Paulo-Congonhas Airport and was completing touch-and-go manoeuvres. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a district located 7,450 meters from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both pilots were killed as well as one people on the ground. At the time of the accident, the crew was climbing with one engine inoperative, maybe two.

Probable cause:

Loss of control due to insufficient speed while climbing with one or two engine inoperative. It is believed the crew may overestimated the aircraft capabilities and performances.

Crash of a Rockwell Shrike Commander 500U in São Paulo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1968 at 2230 LT

Type of aircraft:

Rockwell Shrike Commander 500

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Registration:

PT-DDQ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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500-1727-30

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1967

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Shortly after a night takeoff from São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, while in initial climb, an engine failed. The crew elected to make an emergency landing when the aircraft crashed near the airport. While both passengers were injured, both pilots were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure at takeoff.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Assis: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1968

Type of aircraft:

Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan

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Registration:

1553

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Test

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Assis - Assis

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The crew departed Assis Airport for a local test flight. En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. The aircraft caught fire, went out of control and crashed onto a building. Both pilots were killed while there were no injuries on the ground.