Santos – Sao Paulo – Rio de Janeiro – Natal
Flight / Schedule
Santos – Sao Paulo – Rio de Janeiro – Natal
Aircraft
Junkers JU.52Registration
PP-CBC
MSN
5453
Year of Manufacture
1936
Operator
Cruzeiro do SulDate
May 22, 1938 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Santos São Paulo
Region
South America • Brazil
Coordinates
-23.9657°, -46.3486°
Narrative Report
On May 22, 1938 at 12:00 AM, Santos – Sao Paulo – Rio de Janeiro – Natal experienced a crash involving Junkers JU.52, operated by Cruzeiro do Sul, with the event recorded near Santos São Paulo.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
17 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 11 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 35.3%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 14, passenger fatalities: 6, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after takeoff from Santos, the three engine aircraft christened 'Guaracy' stalled and crashed in the estuary of Santos. Eleven occupants were injured while six passengers, among them the Brazilian Minister of Justice Mauricio Cardoso, were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration PP-CBC, MSN 5453, year of manufacture 1936.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -23.9657°, -46.3486°.
Fatalities
Total
6
Crew
0
Passengers
6
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Santos, the three engine aircraft christened 'Guaracy' stalled and crashed in the estuary of Santos. Eleven occupants were injured while six passengers, among them the Brazilian Minister of Justice Mauricio Cardoso, were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
14
Estimated Survivors
11
Fatality Rate
35.3%
Known people on board: 17
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Santos – Sao Paulo – Rio de Janeiro – Natal
Operator
Cruzeiro do SulFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
South America • Brazil
Aircraft Details
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