Flight Details
The aircraft, a Constellation named 'Estevao Ribeiro Baiao Parente', operated by Panair, departed Belém at 02:31 GMT. The flight was scheduled to last approximately three hours, with its destination being Manaus-Ponta Pelada Airport. The plane proceeded along the Amber 1 airway.
Accident Sequence
At 05:04 GMT, the crew contacted Manaus, reporting that they were six minutes out. Fifteen minutes later, at 05:19, the flight crew asked Manaus whether the plane's engines could be heard. Manaus replied in the negative and inquired about the reason for the question. This was the last communication received from the flight. No further transmissions were made.
Aftermath
The Constellation crashed approximately 45 kilometers from Manaus. The aircraft was completely destroyed in the impact. All 50 occupants—passengers and crew—were killed. The wreckage was not immediately located.
Probable Cause
The official investigation did not determine the cause of the accident.