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Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-41-CU Commando in Rio Capim: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-NMF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Carolina – Belém
MSN:
26971
YOM:
1944
Location:
Rio Capim
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
En route from Carolina to Belém-Va-de-Cans Airport, the left engine failed, caught fire then exploded. The crew informed ATC about his situation when few minutes later, the right engine lost power. The crew was forced to jettison few of the cargo and the captain elected to ditch the aircraft into the Rio Capim, some 230 km south of Belém. The aircraft floated about 15 minutes then sank and was lost. Three crew members were rescued while the fourth drowned.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine following the detachment of a propeller blade in flight.

Crash of a Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Canso A off Portel

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Canadian Vickers PBV-1 Canso (OA-10 Canso)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PCZ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Belém – Portel
MSN:
CV-282
YOM:
1941
Location:
Portel
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While approaching Portel, the crew encountered strong cross winds. The airplane struck the water surface and on impact, the windshield was sheared off. Water came into the cockpit and the cabin and the airplane partially sank. All occupants were evacuated safely.

Crash of a Douglas DC-4-1009 in Belém

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-4
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BTQ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10506
YOM:
1945
Location:
Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, at V2 speed, the crew decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and initiated an emergency braking manoeuvre. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the four engine aircraft overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest into trees. All occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Poor flight preparation on behalf of the crew who failed to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and started the takeoff procedure with the controls locked. The crew realized that the controls were still locked once the V2 speed was reached and immediately initiated an emergency braking procedure.

Crash of a Consolidated C-10A Catalina off Belém: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1964 at 0830 LT
Type of aircraft:
Consolidated PBY Catalina
Operator:
Registration:
6508
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Belém - Belém
MSN:
1819
YOM:
1944
Location:
Belém
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed into the Rio Guamá off Belém while performing a local training flight. A crew member was killed.

Crash of a Boeing 247D in Belém

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Boeing 247
Operator:
Registration:
PT-APO
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1720
YOM:
1933
Location:
Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, one of the engine caught fire. The crew attempted an emergency landing in a swampy area past the runway end. The aircraft came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while both crew members were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Engine fire after takeoff.

Crash of a Douglas DC-7C in Belém

Date & Time: Oct 14, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-7
Operator:
Registration:
PP-PDL
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Manaus – Belém
MSN:
45122
YOM:
1957
Location:
Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
An hour after his departure from Manaus-Ponta Pelada Airport, the captain informed ATC that the primary hydraulic system failed. He was able to continue the flight and to complete a normal landing at Belém-Val de Cans Airport. After touchdown, when the reverse thrust systems were applied, the crew lost control of the airplane that veered off runway to the right. While contacting soft ground, the undercarriage were sheared off and the airplane came to rest into a ravine. There were no injuries among the occupants but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The primary hydraulic system failed in flight, causing a major hydraulic leak. Upon landing, the reverse thrust and braking systems were partially inoperative.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in Belém: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PT-BJC
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
19214
YOM:
1943
Location:
Belém
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Belém, killing both pilots. The airplane was owned by C. E. Campos.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-60-CK Commando near Cachimbo: 15 killed

Date & Time: Dec 7, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-AKF
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Cuiabá – Manaus
MSN:
295
YOM:
1945
Location:
Cachimbo
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
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.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in Belém: 6 killed

Date & Time: Sep 22, 1960
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BTF
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Belém – São Luis
MSN:
26944
YOM:
1944
Location:
Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all six occupants were killed. The crew was completing a cargo flight to São Luis with a load of four tons of various goods on board.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando in Belém: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
PP-BTA
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
26901
YOM:
1944
Location:
Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after a night takeoff from Belém-Val-de-Cans Airport, the pilot-in-command made a turn to the right a low height when control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames. All three crew members were killed.
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