Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 4 February 1976
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6A/B
Owner/operator: L¡neas Areas del Caribe – LAC Colombia
Registration Number: HK-1389
Location: Santa Marta –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure, resulting in a rapid descent into the sea. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the water.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure, resulting in a rapid descent into the sea. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the water.
Description
Crashed into the sea following engine trouble.
Primary Cause
Engine failureEngine failureShare on:
