Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 January 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: TACA de Colombia
Registration Number: C-204
Location: off Guayaquil Airport (GYE) –
ÿ Ecuador
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Right engineRight engine
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a right engine fire shortly after takeoff from Guayaquil, resulting in the forced landing on the bank of R¡o Guayas. Three passengers were unharmed, and one crew member sustained injuries.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a right engine fire shortly after takeoff from Guayaquil, resulting in the forced landing on the bank of R¡o Guayas. Three passengers were unharmed, and one crew member sustained injuries.
Description
The DC-3 force-landed on the bank of R¡o Guayas after the right engine caught fire shortly after take-off from Guayaquil. The three passengers escaped unhurt. One crew member was injured.
Primary Cause
Right engine fire during takeoff.Right engine fire during takeoff.Share on:
