23 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash near Curralinho, Pará (6513)

Curralinho, BrazilFlight

On March 10, 1959, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 6513) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Curralinho, Brazil in flight. 23 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in a forested area near Curralinho, Brazil, resulting in the deaths of all 23 people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in the jungle region situated near Curral and Curralinho, Pará. Following the disappearance of the flight, investigators located the wreckage a few hours after the event. The impact resulted in 23 fatalities, leaving no survivors among the occupants.

Findings

The aircraft was carrying a total of 23 individuals, which included four crew members. At this stage, the specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown, as the wreckage was discovered in a remote forested area. No information regarding the flight phase or the specific aircraft model has been confirmed by official reports at this time.