1959-03-10: Consolidated PBY Catalina (6513) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Curralinho, Brazil

23 fatalitiesCurralinho, BrazilFlight

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.