1967-12-22: Consolidated PBY Catalina — Peruvian Air Force - Fuerza Aérea del Perú — Peru, Peru

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An aircraft crashed into the Ucayali River, resulting in 20 fatalities and seven survivors.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred when an aircraft impacted the Ucayali River. The crash took place under circumstances that remain unidentified at this time. During the event, the aircraft struck the water, leading to a significant loss of life among those on board.

Emergency response efforts managed to locate and recover several people from the wreckage. Out of the total number of people on the aircraft, 20 fatalities were confirmed, while seven survivors were successfully rescued from the site.

Findings

At present, the specific reasons for the impact into the river are not documented. There is no information available regarding the flight phase or the specific make and model of the aircraft involved in this tragedy.