Douglas A-20 Havoc crash, Sep 5, 1955 (2 killed), São Pau...
Douglas A-20 Havoc accident on September 5, 1955 near São Paulo-Guarulhos São Paulo, Brazil with 2 fatalities. Cause: An engine failed after takeoff,...
- Date: September 5, 1955
- Aircraft: Douglas A-20 Havoc
- Location: São Paulo-Guarulhos São Paulo, Brazil
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: An engine failed after takeoff, which led to loss of control in the initial climb.
Shortly after takeoff from Guarulhos airport on a local training flight, the A20K Havoc lost control in the initial climb. It crashed into woodland close to the airfield, and both pilots were killed. The accident is attributed to an engine failure after takeoff.