Incident Overview
Date: Monday 3 February 1969
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-40-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Carolina Aircraft Corp.
Registration Number: N5133B
Location: near Manaus, AM –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: C-46 aircraftC-46 aircraft
Category: Accident
A C-46 aircraft experienced a fuel exhaustion event while attempting to navigate the Rio Negro river. The aircraft ditched, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact in the river.A C-46 aircraft experienced a fuel exhaustion event while attempting to navigate the Rio Negro river. The aircraft ditched, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact in the river.
Description
The C-46 ditched in the Rio Negro river following fuel exhaustion.
Primary Cause
Fuel exhaustion leading to loss of control and impact.Fuel exhaustion leading to loss of control and impact.Share on:
