15 fatalities

1960-12-07: Curtiss C-46 Commando (PP-AKF) — Real Aerovias — Cachimbo, Brazil

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On December 7, 1960, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration PP-AKF) operated by Real Aerovias was involved in an aviation accident near Cachimbo, Brazil in flight. 15 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: In-flight failure of the right engine for unknown 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.

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An aircraft suffered a right engine failure en route, jettisoned cargo, stalled, and crashed in hilly wooded terrain in the Cachimbo region. All 15 occupants were killed.

Incident

During an en route flight, the aircraft experienced a failure of its right engine. In response, the crew jettisoned some of the cargo in an attempt to maintain a safe altitude. Despite these efforts, the aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed into hilly, wooded terrain in the Cachimbo region.

Aftermath

The wreckage was located a few hours later in the jungle. All 15 occupants of the aircraft were killed in the accident.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an in-flight failure of the right engine for unknown reasons.