Dornier Do J Wal crash, Dec 3, 1928 (14 killed), Rio de J...
Dornier Do J Wal accident on December 3, 1928 near Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 14 fatalities. Cause: A near mid air collision with a...
- Date: December 3, 1928
- Aircraft: Dornier Do J Wal
- Location: Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 14
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: A near mid air collision with a sister Dornier led to an evasive turn, and the aircraft crashed into the bay.
The Syndicato Condor Dornier Do J Wal Santos Dumont crashed into Guanabara Bay during a special flight to celebrate Alberto Santos Dumont's return to Brazil. All 14 people aboard died, although the mechanic survived the crash for some hours.