Sikorsky S-38 crash, Sep 25, 1932 (4 killed), São João de...
Sikorsky S-38 accident on September 25, 1932 near São João de Meriti Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 4 fatalities.
- Date: September 25, 1932
- Aircraft: Sikorsky S-38
- Location: São João de Meriti Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
A Panair do Brasil Sikorsky S 38 was stolen from the company hangar at Sao Joao de Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, on 25 September 1932 by three men, who took a fourth person hostage. A few minutes after takeoff the aircraft crashed and burned, killing all four people aboard.