Paraglider Crash in Puente Alto Injures Pilot and Passenger
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On May 24, 1952, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration PP-LDE) operated by Loide Aéreo Nacional was involved in an aviation accident near Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Brazil during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure shortly after rotation for undetermined reason. 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.
An aircraft crashed into the Río Negro and sank after an engine failed during the initial climb. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the plane stalled. All six crew members were killed.
An aircraft crashed into the Río Negro and sank after an engine failed during the initial climb. The pilot attempted an emergency landing, but the plane stalled. All six crew members were killed.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.
The accident on 24 May 1952 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration PP-LDE, operated by Loide Aéreo Nacional, at Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus, Brazil.
Engine failure shortly after rotation for undetermined reason.
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