2891
Flight / Schedule
2891
Aircraft
Beechcraft H18Registration
2891
MSN
BA-678
Year of Manufacture
1964
Date
August 20, 1974 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Salvador-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhães (ex Dois de Julho) Bahia
Region
South America • Brazil
Narrative Report
On August 20, 1974 at 12:00 AM, 2891 experienced a crash involving Beechcraft H18, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira, with the event recorded near Salvador-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhães (ex Dois de Julho) Bahia.
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, 6 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.
On approach to Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed few km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 2891, MSN BA-678, year of manufacture 1964.
Fatalities
Total
6
Crew
2
Passengers
4
Other
0
Crash Summary
On approach to Salvador-Dois de Julho Airport, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed few km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Brazil