Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 September 1975
Aircraft Type: Douglas EC-47A
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2065
Location: off Itaparica, BA –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Right and left engineRight and left engine
Category: Accident
On September 13, 1975, a Douglas EC-47A aircraft operated by the Brazilian Air Force experienced a catastrophic engine failure during a navaid calibration flight. The aircraft deviated from its planned course, ascended to 1500 feet, and subsequently lost power on the left and right engines, resulting in the airplane being ditched and the crew swimming ashore.On September 13, 1975, a Douglas EC-47A aircraft operated by the Brazilian Air Force experienced a catastrophic engine failure during a navaid calibration flight. The aircraft deviated from its planned course, ascended to 1500 feet, and subsequently lost power on the left and right engines, resulting in the airplane being ditched and the crew swimming ashore.
Description
A Douglas EC-47A operated by the Brazilian Air Force departed on September 13, 1975 from Salvador, BA on a navaid calibration flight. The airplane headed out about 40 miles over sea after which it returned, trying to capture the VOR at Salvador. While over sea at an altitude of 1500 feet the right hand engine coughed and quit. Then, at an altitude of 800 feet the left and engine also flamed out. The airplane was abeam Ilha de Itaparica and the crew concluded that they were not able to reach the nearest airport. The airplane was ditched and the crew members swam ashore.
Source of Information
http://www.decea.gov.br/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/aeroespaco21.pdfhttp://www.decea.gov.br/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/aeroespaco21.pdfPrimary Cause
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