2 fatalities

1950-07-03: Consolidated PBY Catalina (6518) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Guajara, Brazil

Guajara, Brazil

On July 3, 1950, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 6518) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Guajara, Brazil. 2 people were killed. 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.

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A seaplane crashed into the Furo da Laura, resulting in two fatalities and leaving nine passengers and crew rescued.

What happened

A maritime aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Guajara when a seaplane impacted the waters of the Furo da Laura. The aircraft was lost during the event. During the incident, the rescue efforts successfully located nine individuals who had survived the crash. However, the accident resulted in two fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

The specific reasons for the impact remain undetermined as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. No further details regarding the flight phase or the operational status of the vessel at the time of the collision have been confirmed.