4 fatalities

1968-02-08: Consolidated PBY Catalina (6521) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Guajará-Mirim, Brazil

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On February 8, 1968, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 6521) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Guajará-Mirim, Brazil in flight. 4 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine problems in flight. 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 operated for Correio Nacional crashed in a jungle near Guajará-Mirim, Brazil, after engine problems. Rescuers found the wreckage two days later; 19 survivors were hospitalized and four occupants died.

Incident Overview

A seaplane conducting a postal flight for Correio Nacional crashed in a remote jungle area approximately 40 kilometers from its intended destination, Guajará-Mirim, in Rondônia State. The aircraft had departed from Forte Principe da Beira and was approaching Guajará-Mirim when the crew encountered engine problems. They decided to perform an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed into the dense jungle.

Rescue and Recovery

The wreckage was located two days after the accident. Emergency responders evacuated 19 individuals to a local hospital for medical treatment. Four other occupants were killed in the crash. No further details about the survivors or deceased have been released.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be engine problems encountered during flight. No additional contributing factors were identified in the report.