Peixe - Carolina
Flight / Schedule
Peixe - Carolina
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
2047
MSN
13841
Year of Manufacture
1943
Date
March 4, 1975 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Peixe Tocantins
Region
South America • Brazil
Coordinates
-12.0391°, -48.5392°
Narrative Report
On March 4, 1975 at 12:00 AM, Peixe - Carolina experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira, with the event recorded near Peixe Tocantins.
The flight was categorized as military 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, 1 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 25.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Peixe Aerodrome, the airplane suffered a loss of engine power, stalled and crashed. A crew member was killed while three others were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 2047, MSN 13841, year of manufacture 1943.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -12.0391°, -48.5392°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Peixe Aerodrome, the airplane suffered a loss of engine power, stalled and crashed. A crew member was killed while three others were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
25.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Peixe - Carolina
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
South America • Brazil