No fatalities

Aircraft crash at Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara Airport (PP-CBZ)

Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara, BrazilLanding (descent or approach)

On April 14, 1969, a Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) (registration PP-CBZ) operated by Cruzeiro do Sul was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara, 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.

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An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara Airport, resulting in no casualties.

What happened

During an approach to the Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara Airport, an aircraft was involved in a landing accident. The event occurred as the plane was in the final phase of its flight, specifically during the landing sequence. Despite the impact of the crash upon touchdown, there were no injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

No specific details regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of the accident were provided in the initial report. The incident concluded with the aircraft coming to rest at the airport site without any loss of life.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Apr 1969 Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) accident near Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara, Brazil?

An aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara Airport, resulting in no casualties.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Apr 1969 Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Apr 1969 involved a Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3), registration PP-CBZ, operated by Cruzeiro do Sul, at Santa Isabel do Rio Negro-Tapuruquara, Brazil.