6 fatalities

1977-09-23: Max Holste M.H.1521M Broussard (PT-DZQ) — Private Brazil — Brazil, Brazil

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On September 23, 1977, a Max Holste M.H.1521M Broussard (registration PT-DZQ) operated by Private Brazil was involved in an aviation accident near Brazil, Brazil in flight. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined due to the total absence of aircraft wreckage or survivors. 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 1781227543Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft disappeared while traveling between Miritituba and Garimpo Patrocinio in the state of Pará, leaving no trace of the wreckage or passengers.

What happened

During a flight originating from Miritituba and destined for Garimpo Patrocinio, an unidentified aircraft crashed within a forested region located in the Brazilian state of Pará. Following the incident, search efforts were unable to locate any physical evidence of the wreckage or the remains of those on board.

There were six fatalities reported as no trace of the occupants was ever recovered. The specific details regarding the flight phase at the moment of impact remain unconfirmed due to the lack of debris.

Findings

The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown because the aircraft and its six occupants disappeared without leaving any identifiable wreckage in the wooded area.

Probable cause

The cause of the disappearance remains undetermined due to the total absence of aircraft wreckage or survivors.