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Emergency Landing Near Rio Juruá Results in Fatalities (PP-AJC)

Carauari, BrazilFlight

On June 11, 1976, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration PP-AJC) operated by Rico Taxi Aéreo - Rondonia Importaçao e Comercio was involved in an aviation accident near Carauari, Brazil in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure for undetermined reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 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 encountered engine issues shortly after departing Carauari Airport, leading to a crash landing near the Rio Juruá. Three passengers died and 14 were injured.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath A few minutes after taking off from Carauari Airport, the flight crew reported technical difficulties with the aircraft's engine. Due to the severity of the malfunction, the crew made the decision to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in the vicinity of the Rio Juruá, where it eventually came to a stop. The incident resulted in significant casualties, with three passengers losing their lives and 14 other occupants sustaining injuries. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and exact date of the event are not provided in the available source material.

Probable cause

Engine failure for undetermined reasons.
Engine failure

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jun 1976 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Carauari, Brazil?

Aircraft encountered engine issues shortly after departing Carauari Airport, leading to a crash landing near the Rio Juruá. Three passengers died and 14 were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jun 1976 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jun 1976 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration PP-AJC, operated by Rico Taxi Aéreo - Rondonia Importaçao e Comercio, at Carauari, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure for undetermined reasons.

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