5077

Crashed shortly after a night takeoff from Manaus Airport, killing all six crew members.

Flight / Schedule

5077

Registration

5077

Date

April 30, 1961 at 05:25 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Manaus Amazonas

Region

South America • Brazil

Coordinates

-3.0739°, -60.0893°

Narrative Report

On April 30, 1961 at 05:25 AM, 5077 experienced a crash involving North American B-25 Mitchell, operated by Brazilian Air Force - Força Aérea Brasileira, with the event recorded near Manaus Amazonas.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

6 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 6, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

Crashed shortly after a night takeoff from Manaus Airport, killing all six crew members.

Aircraft reference details include registration 5077.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately -3.0739°, -60.0893°.

Fatalities

Total

6

Crew

6

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

Crashed shortly after a night takeoff from Manaus Airport, killing all six crew members.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

6

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 6

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

South America • Brazil

Aircraft Details

Registration

5077