Grumman G-44 Widgeon crash, Apr 29, 1952, Rio de Janeiro...
Grumman G-44 Widgeon accident on April 29, 1952 near Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure.
- Date: April 29, 1952
- Aircraft: Grumman G-44 Widgeon
- Location: Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine failure
A Brazilian Air Force Grumman Widgeon on a local training flight from Rio de Janeiro suffered an engine failure on 29 April 1952. The pilot attempted to ditch in Guanabara Bay, and both crew members were rescued. The aircraft sank and was lost.