Campo dos Afonsos - Campo dos Afonsos
Flight / Schedule
Campo dos Afonsos - Campo dos Afonsos
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-5 BuffaloRegistration
2356
MSN
26
Year of Manufacture
1968
Date
October 18, 1974 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Campo dos Afonsos AFB Rio de Janeiro
Region
South America • Brazil
Narrative Report
On October 18, 1974 at 12:00 AM, Campo dos Afonsos - Campo dos Afonsos experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira, with the event recorded near Campo dos Afonsos AFB Rio de Janeiro.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 50.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after liftoff at Campo dos Afonsos AFB, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 2356, MSN 26, year of manufacture 1968.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after liftoff at Campo dos Afonsos AFB, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
2
Fatality Rate
50.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Campo dos Afonsos - Campo dos Afonsos
Flight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Brazil