Beechcraft D18 crash, Oct 30, 1974 (2 killed), Rio de Jan...
Beechcraft D18 accident on October 30, 1974 near Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with 2 fatalities.
- Date: October 30, 1974
- Aircraft: Beechcraft D18
- Location: Rio de Janeiro-Santos Dumont Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Beechcraft D18S cargo flight operated by Rio Taxi Aereo caught fire shortly after rotation during a night takeoff from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. It went out of control and crashed in flames into Guanabara Bay, killing both crew members.