No fatalities

Emergency water landing of aircraft on Río Tocantins (PT-AMR)

Marabá, BrazilFlight

On May 13, 1954, a Consolidated PBY Catalina (registration PT-AMR) operated by Paraense Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Marabá, Brazil in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight was forced to land on water due to mechanical failure involving the engine. 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 aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing on the Río Tocantins near Marabá following mechanical issues with its engine.

What happened

During a flight near Marabá, the crew encountered significant difficulties involving the aircraft's engine. Due to these ongoing engine problems, the crew determined that an emergency landing was necessary. They executed a controlled ditching on the surface of the Río Tocantins.

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities reported. The incident involved a total of three passengers, all of whom remained unhurt during the event. However, the three crew members sustained injuries during the emergency procedure and subsequent landing.

Probable cause

The flight was forced to land on water due to mechanical failure involving the engine.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 May 1954 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident near Marabá, Brazil?

An aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing on the Río Tocantins near Marabá following mechanical issues with its engine.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 May 1954 Consolidated PBY Catalina accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 May 1954 involved a Consolidated PBY Catalina, registration PT-AMR, operated by Paraense Transportes Aéreos, at Marabá, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight was forced to land on water due to mechanical failure involving the engine.