PP-NBD

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed 800 meters from the runway end. The captain was injured while three other occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

PP-NBD

Registration

PP-NBD

MSN

1074

Year of Manufacture

1936

Operator

Aeronorte

Date

August 12, 1951 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Turiaçu Maranhão

Region

South America • Brazil

Coordinates

-1.6711°, -45.3684°

Narrative Report

On August 12, 1951 at 12:00 AM, PP-NBD experienced a crash involving Lockheed 10 Electra, operated by Aeronorte, with the event recorded near Turiaçu Maranhão.

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.

4 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 75.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed 800 meters from the runway end. The captain was injured while three other occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration PP-NBD, MSN 1074, year of manufacture 1936.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -1.6711°, -45.3684°.

Fatalities

Total

3

Crew

2

Passengers

1

Other

0

Crash Summary

Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed 800 meters from the runway end. The captain was injured while three other occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

3

Passengers On Board

1

Estimated Survivors

1

Fatality Rate

75.0%

Known people on board: 4

Operational Details

Operator

Aeronorte

Flight Type

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Brazil

Aircraft Details

Registration

PP-NBD

MSN

1074

Year of Manufacture

1936