Fatal aircraft accident in Coelhos Mountain Range

3 fatalities • Gravatá, Brazil • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from São Paulo to Recife crashed in the Coelhos Mountain Range, resulting in the deaths of all onboard personnel.

What happened

A cargo operation flying from São Paulo toward Recife ended in a fatal accident within the Coelhos Mountain Range, located in the vicinity of Gravatá. The aircraft was engaged in a transport mission when it went down under circumstances that remain undetermined.

During the flight, the aircraft impacted terrain in the mountainous region. The crash resulted in three fatalities, as all members of the crew on board lost their lives in the event.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the impact have not been established, and the exact nature of the accident remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-07-15 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Gravatá, Brazil?

A cargo flight traveling from São Paulo to Recife crashed in the Coelhos Mountain Range, resulting in the deaths of all onboard personnel.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-07-15 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1968-07-15 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration PP-VBJ, operated by VARIG - Viação Aérea Rio Grandense, at Gravatá, Brazil.

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