Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jul 9, 1956 (4 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on July 9, 1956 near Rio Branco-Presidente Médici Acre, Brazil with 4 fatalities.
- Date: July 9, 1956
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Rio Branco-Presidente Médici Acre, Brazil
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
Shortly after takeoff from Rio Branco Airport, a Brazilian Air Force Douglas C 47 stalled and crashed on the bank of the Acre River. Four crew members were killed, and 22 other occupants were evacuated.