Cargo aircraft accident near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport

2 fatalities • Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay • Takeoff (climb)

A cargo flight departing from Paraguay crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

What happened

On the date of the incident, a cargo operation was underway from Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport with a scheduled destination of Montevideo-Carrasco Airport. During the initial climb following departure, the aircraft experienced a fatal accident.

The descent and impact occurred in the immediate vicinity of the departure airfield. There were two fatalities among the crew members on board.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors were provided regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-03-20 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay?

A cargo flight departing from Paraguay crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of both crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-03-20 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-03-20 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration N1245N, operated by Servicios Americanos, at Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay.

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