Aeronorte

Safety profile and incident history for Aeronorte.

Safety Score

9.8/10

Total Incidents

7

Total Fatalities

17

Recent Incidents

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Itaituba Pará

Just after liftoff, while climbing at low speed, the pilot-in-command made a turn to the right when the airplane stalled and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.

March 15, 1961 3 Fatalities

Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)

Ponta Grossa Paraná

En route, the crew was informed about the deterioration of the weather conditions at destination and decided to divert to Ponta Grossa. While descending in poor weather conditions, the airplane struck a mountain located few km from Ponta Grossa. All three crew members were killed.

December 12, 1953 2 Fatalities

Junkers JU.52

Maricá Rio de Janeiro

The crew was performing a cargo flight from Vitória to Rio de Janeiro. The three engine aircraft was spotted in poor weather conditions between the cities of Araruama, Saquarema and Maricá, between 1600 and 1700LT. It then disappeared in unknown circumstances. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found. It is possible the aircraft crashed into the Ocean off Maricá.

January 13, 1953 4 Fatalities

Lockheed 10 Electra

Rosario Maranhão

En route, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and decided to attempt an emergency landing when control was lost and the aircraft crashed in a field located near Rosário. All four occupants were killed.

Percival P.50 Prince

Caxias Maranhão

During the takeoff run, a tire burst. The twin engine airplane became uncontrollable, ground looped and came to rest. While all three crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

August 12, 1951 3 Fatalities

Lockheed 10 Electra

Turiaçu Maranhão

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed 800 meters from the runway end. The captain was injured while three other occupants were killed.

Lockheed 10 Electra

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Rio de Janeiro

The crew was performing a local training flight at Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Airport. While completing a single engine approach, the airplane stalled and crashed into the Guanabara Bay. All three occupants (one pilot, one copilot and one instructor) were rescued while the aircraft sank and was lost.

Airline Information

Country of Origin

Brazil

Risk Level

Low Risk

Common Aircraft in Incidents

Lockheed 10 Electra3
Percival P.50 Prince1
Junkers JU.521
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)1
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)1