We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The aircraft was completing a special flight from Araracuara to Apiay AFB, carrying convicts released on parole accompanied by prison guards. While approaching Apiay in marginal weather conditions at an altitude of 11,500 feet, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and disintegrated on impact, killing all 31 occupants. Probable cause (official findings): It was determined the aircraft was off track by 10° at the time of the accident, probably due to strong winds. The lack of efficient nav
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 31 fatalities