23 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash near Curralinho, Pará (6513)

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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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Mar 1959 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Curralinho, Brazil?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Mar 1959 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 23 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 1959 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration 6513, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-), at Curralinho, Brazil.