PP-SLG

On March 27, 1953 at 12:00 AM, PP-SLG experienced a crash involving De Havilland DH.114 Heron, operated by Transportes Aéreos Salvador, with the event recorded near Itapebi Bahia.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

14 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 14 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll, the pilot-in-command noted a loss of power on engine number two and decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and started an emergency braking maneuver. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the four engine aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen yards further. All 14 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration PP-SLG, MSN 14004, year of manufacture 1952.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -15.9693°, -39.5316°.