We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
En route to Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, the right engine caught fire. The crew elected to extinguish the fire but without success. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in flames. Two crew members were killed while the third occupant was injured. Probable cause (official findings): A fuel line broke in flight, causing the fuel to leak in the engine and to catch fire while contact high temperature elements.
Curtiss C-46 Commando · 2 fatalities