Junkers JU.52 crash, Dec 12, 1953 (2 killed), Maricá Rio...
Junkers JU.52 accident on December 12, 1953 near Maricá Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 2 fatalities.
- Date: December 12, 1953
- Aircraft: Junkers JU.52
- Location: Maricá Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: En route
A three engine Junkers Ju 52 on a cargo flight from Vitoria to Rio de Janeiro was seen in poor weather between Araruama, Saquarema and Maricá in the afternoon. It then disappeared, and no trace of the aircraft or its two crew was found. It may have crashed into the sea off Maricá.