Lockheed L-049 Constellation crash, May 29, 1972 (9 killed)
Lockheed L-049 Constellation accident on May 29, 1972 near Cruzeiro do Sul Acre, Brazil with 9 fatalities.
- Date: May 29, 1972
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-049 Constellation
- Location: Cruzeiro do Sul Acre, Brazil
- Fatalities: 9
- Phase of flight: En route
A former Constellation operated by Amazonense Importação e Exportação ran short of fuel at Cruzeiro do Sul in Acre, Brazil, and was refuelled directly from fuel trucks. Shortly after takeoff two engines failed and the crew tried to land on a highway, where the aircraft struck trees and burned. Nine occupants were killed, including the three crew, and nine others were injured.