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1965-03-24: Curtiss C-46 Commando (PP-BTP) — Paraense Transportes Aéreos — Rio Branco-Presidente Médici, Brazil

Rio Branco-Presidente Médici, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On March 24, 1965, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration PP-BTP) operated by Paraense Transportes Aéreos was involved in an aviation accident near Rio Branco-Presidente Médici, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown, though the specific cause remains undetermined. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781242277Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown at Rio Branco Airport, resulting in the total loss of the airframe but no injuries.

What happened

Upon completing its landing at Rio Branco Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. Following the initial touchdown on the runway, the plane veered off the paved surface and came to a halt in the surrounding area.

While the incident resulted in the aircraft being written off, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The event occurred during the landing phase of flight.

Findings

No specific technical causes or contributing factors were detailed regarding why the plane lost control after contacting the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown, though the specific cause remains undetermined.

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