No fatalities

1950-12-01: Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso) (6524) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Brazil

Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On December 1, 1950, a Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso) (registration 6524) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781257196Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a crash during its landing phase at Ponta Pelada Air Force Base in Manaus.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft was involved in an accident while attempting to land at the Ponta Pelada Air Force Base, located in Manaus. During the final approach and landing phase, the aircraft struck the ground, resulting in a crash.

While the impact caused extensive damage to the airframe, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The structural damage sustained during the event was so severe that the aircraft was declared a total loss, being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

The investigation into the crash confirmed that the aircraft was destroyed upon impact with the ground during the landing sequence. No specific mechanical failures or environmental factors were detailed in the initial report regarding the cause of the accident.