5131

On November 13, 1959 at 12:00 AM, 5131 experienced a crash involving North American B-25 Mitchell, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira, with the event recorded near Santa Cruz AFB Rio de Janeiro.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 16.7%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed on approach to Santa Cruz AFB. A crew member was killed while five others were injured.

Aircraft reference details include registration 5131.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -22.9393°, -43.7211°.