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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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data 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

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