Sikorsky S-42 crash, Jul 27, 1943, Manaus Amazonas
Sikorsky S-42 accident on July 27, 1943 near Manaus Amazonas, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: July 27, 1943
- Aircraft: Sikorsky S-42
- Location: Manaus Amazonas, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Parked
The Pan American Sikorsky S 42 Bermuda Clipper was preparing to leave Manaus, Brazil, when a fire broke out at the carburetor of its No. 1 engine on 27 July 1943. Burning fuel spread over the water and destroyed the aircraft. No one was killed.