Narrative:The DC-3 took off from Joaçaba for a VFR flight to Videira, Brazil. Weather at Videira was 8/8 stratus at 360 feet and visibility 8 km. Visibility became poor when approaching Videira and the flight was carried out at 150 feet. Near Videira, the plane crashed into Mount Ibicaré, 30 feet below the summit.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Continuation of VFR flight in adverse weather conditions."
Classification:
VFR flight in IMC
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) - Mountain
Sources:
» The Age - Aug 7, 1963
» A Noite 6 August 1963, p10
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does
not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Joaçaba Airport, SC to Videira Airport, SC as the crow flies is 45 km (28 miles).
Accident location: Approximate; accuracy within a few kilometers.
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.