Aircraft crash landing near Curuzú Cuatiá

No fatalities • Curuzú Cuatiá, Argentina • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft carrying illicit cargo crashed in a remote region southeast of Curuzú Cuatiá, resulting in no injuries but total loss of the plane.

What happened

A flight involving an undocumented transport of contraband ended in a crash landing approximately 50 km southeast of Curuzú Cuatiá. The aircraft was operating in a remote area at the time of the incident. While the impact resulted in the total loss of the airframe, both members of the crew survived the event without any reported injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the incident revealed that the flight was being conducted illegally for the purpose of transporting prohibited goods. The nature of the operation and the unauthorized cargo were primary elements of the event.

Probable cause

The aircraft was involved in an illegal smuggling operation at the time of the crash landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1962-01-17 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Curuzú Cuatiá, Argentina?

An aircraft carrying illicit cargo crashed in a remote region southeast of Curuzú Cuatiá, resulting in no injuries but total loss of the plane.

Were there any fatalities in the 1962-01-17 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1962-01-17 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration ZP-CAI, operated by Aerocarga - Paraguay, at Curuzú Cuatiá, Argentina.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was involved in an illegal smuggling operation at the time of the crash landing.

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