On March 20, 1966, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N1245N) operated by Servicios Americanos was involved in an aviation accident near Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi, Paraguay during takeoff. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.