Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 December 1959
Aircraft Type: Lockheed L-049 Constellation
Owner/operator: Panair do Brasil
Registration Number: PP-PCR
Location: Buenos Aires, BA –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 44
Component Affected: Panair Constellation AircraftPanair Constellation Aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 12, 2013, the Brazilian Air Force seized several Panair Constellation aircraft following a political revolt by officers against President Juscelino Kubitschek. The officers commandeered the aircraft to Buenos Aires.On July 12, 2013, the Brazilian Air Force seized several Panair Constellation aircraft following a political revolt by officers against President Juscelino Kubitschek. The officers commandeered the aircraft to Buenos Aires.
Description
Brazilian air force officers seized several air force planes and hijacked a Panair Constellation in a revolt against President Juscelino Kubitschek. When the revolt failed, they commandeered the plane to Buenos Aires.
Source of Information
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