Percival P.50 Prince crash, Mar 9, 1952, Caxias Maranhão
Percival P.50 Prince accident on March 9, 1952 near Caxias Maranhão, Brazil with no fatalities. Cause: A tire burst during the takeoff run..
- Date: March 9, 1952
- Aircraft: Percival P.50 Prince
- Location: Caxias Maranhão, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: A tire burst during the takeoff run.
An Aeronorte Percival P 50 Prince suffered a tire burst during its takeoff run at Caxias, Brazil, on 9 March 1952. The aircraft became uncontrollable, ground looped and came to rest. All three crew escaped unhurt, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.