PP-PBE

On March 17, 1942 at 12:00 AM, PP-PBE experienced a crash involving Lockheed 18 LodeStar, operated by Panair do Brasil, with the event recorded near São Paulo-Congonhas São Paulo.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.

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

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the take off run, an undercarriage broke. A wing contacted the runway surface, causing a fuel tank to rupture. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames. While the twin engine aircraft was damaged beyond repair, there was no casualties.

Aircraft reference details include registration PP-PBE, MSN 18-2099, year of manufacture 1941.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -20.8056°, -49.4054°.