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Uninjured Emergency Field Landing Near Curitiba (PP-YPT)

Campo Largo, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On July 15, 1966, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PP-YPT) operated by Real Aerovias was involved in an aviation accident near Campo Largo, Brazil during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft made emergency field landing in Campo Largo after technical problems during descent to Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport. All 20 occupants escaped uninjured; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During descent to Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport, the flight crew encountered an unexpected technical problem. The crew decided to attempt an emergency landing in an open field in Campo Largo, located about 40 km west of Curitiba Airport. ## Outcome The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All 20 occupants on board escaped uninjured. ## Location The emergency landing occurred in an open field in Campo Largo, approximately 40 km west of Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport. ## Occupants The source states that all 20 occupants escaped uninjured. No injuries were reported among the occupants.

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What happened in the 15 Jul 1966 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Campo Largo, Brazil?

Aircraft made emergency field landing in Campo Largo after technical problems during descent to Curitiba-Afonso Pena Airport. All 20 occupants escaped uninjured; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jul 1966 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jul 1966 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PP-YPT, operated by Real Aerovias, at Campo Largo, Brazil.

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