Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-60-CK Commando near Cachimbo: 15 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 7, 1960
Operator:
Registration:
PP-AKF
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Cuiabá – Manaus
MSN:
295
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
15
Circumstances:
En route, the right engine failed and the crew was forced to jettison some of the cargo to maintain a safe altitude. Eventually, the aircraft stalled and crashed on a hilly and wooded terrain located in the region of Cachimbo. The wreckage was found few hours later in the jungle and all 15 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
In-flight failure of the right engine for unknown reason.
