Aerovias Brasil
Safety Score
9.6/10Total Incidents
9
Total Fatalities
39
Recent Incidents
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
The aircraft left São Paulo-Congonhas Airport at 1145LT bound for Porto Alegre. En route, weather conditions deteriorated and the crew obtained the permission to reduce his altitude to 3,000 feet. While flying in poor visibility due to heavy rain falls, the pilot-in-command did not realize that his altitude was insufficient when the aircraft hit trees. The left wing was sheared off and the aircraft crashed into the forest of Aparados da Serra located about 5 km southeast of Bom Jesus. Four passengers were rescued while 14 other occupants were killed, among them the Argentinian musicians Miguel Cao and Ivo Schwanter.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
En route from Vitória da Conquista to Salvador, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and the captain decided to reduce his altitude to avoid clouds when the aircraft went through a cumulonimbus area. Severe turbulences were encountered and the aircraft went out of control when both wings broke off and separated. The aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in the region of Ilhéus. Two passengers were seriously injured while 13 other occupants were killed.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
The crew consisting of three engineers and three pilots was involved in a training flight. While flying off Vitória, the airplane went out of control and crashed in unknown circumstances into the sea. SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the six crew members was found.
Douglas DC-2
The exact circumstances of the accident remains unknown. No casualties.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Shortly after takeoff from runway 06, while on initial climb, the pilot made a turn to the left when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and all five occupants were killed.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Santos Dumont Airport.
Douglas DC-2
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.
Douglas DC-3
The aircraft suffered an in-flight fire, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed near Ipiabas and came to rest in flames. All four crew members were able to escape while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Lockheed 14 Super Electra
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Bom Jesus da Lapa. A crew member was killed while the second one was injured.
Airline Information
Country of Origin
Brazil
Risk Level
Low Risk