2 fatalities

1972-04-13: Consolidated PBY Catalina (6514) — Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) — Humaitá, Brazil

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On April 13, 1972, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration 6514) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Humaitá, Brazil in flight. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure apparently caused by a faulty fuel supply system. 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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An airplane en route from Humaitá to Manaus experienced dual engine failure and crashed in a wooded area about 80 km northeast of Humaitá, resulting in one passenger and one crew member killed and eight injured.

Incident Overview

An aircraft traveling from Humaitá to Manaus suffered a simultaneous failure of both engines while en route. The flight crew decided to perform an emergency landing, but the airplane subsequently crashed in a wooded, jungle area located approximately 80 kilometers northeast of Humaitá.

Casualties and Injuries

According to official reports, one passenger and one crew member were killed in the accident. Additionally, eight other occupants sustained injuries.

Probable Cause

The investigation determined that the double engine failure was apparently caused by a faulty fuel supply system.