Curtiss C-46 Commando crash, Feb 3, 1969, Ponta Pelada AFB
Curtiss C-46 Commando accident on February 3, 1969 near Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus Amazonas, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: February 3, 1969
- Aircraft: Curtiss C-46 Commando
- Location: Ponta Pelada AFB, Manaus Amazonas, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Carolina Aircraft Corporation C 46 on a cargo flight from San Andres Island reported engine problems while descending to Manaus. The crew ditched in the Rio Negro short of the runway, both pilots were rescued and the aircraft sank and was lost.