Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 September 1960
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Paraense Transportes Areos
Registration Number: PP-BTF
Location: near Belm Airport, PA (BEL( –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Fuel SystemAircraft Engine and Fuel System
Category: Accident
A C-46 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants and the complete destruction of four tons of cargo.A C-46 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the deaths of all six occupants and the complete destruction of four tons of cargo.
Description
The C-46 crashed shortly after takeoff and burst into flames. All six on board were killed and the four tons of cargo were burnt.
Primary Cause
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