Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Nov 4, 1957, São Sebastião...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on November 4, 1957 near São Sebastião São Paulo, Brazil with no fatalities. Cause: Failure of the fuel pipe supplying...
- Date: November 4, 1957
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: São Sebastião São Paulo, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Failure of the fuel pipe supplying the number two engine.
The Real Aerovias Douglas C 54 Skymaster was cruising from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro with 34 people aboard when fuel pressure dropped on the number two engine. A fire broke out and the engine detached, and the crew ditched the aircraft off Sao Sebastiao. All occupants were evacuated safely and the aircraft was written off.