De Havilland DH.114 Heron crash, Mar 27, 1953, Itapebi Bahia
De Havilland DH.114 Heron accident on March 27, 1953 near Itapebi Bahia, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: March 27, 1953
- Aircraft: De Havilland DH.114 Heron
- Location: Itapebi Bahia, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Transportes Aéreos Salvador de Havilland Heron was taking off from Itapebi, Bahia, with 14 people aboard when engine two lost power. The captain aborted the takeoff, but the aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and stopped a short distance beyond. All occupants got out safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.