6 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident at Altamira Airport (2037)

Altamira, Brazil

On August 27, 1966, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 2037) operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira (1941-) was involved in an aviation accident near Altamira, Brazil. 6 people were killed. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances at Altamira Airport, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred at Altamira Airport, where an aircraft crashed during operations. The incident resulted in a total of six fatalities, as all members of the crew on board perished in the crash.

At this time, the specific sequence of events leading up to the impact remains unconfirmed. There is currently no information regarding the flight phase or the specific nature of the descent prior to the accident.

Findings

The precise reasons for the crash are still under investigation. The circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft and the deaths of the crew members remain unknown.