Incident Overview
Date: Monday 17 April 1978
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300
Owner/operator: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana – LAV
Registration Number: YV-30C
Location: Urim n –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft Lift System (specifically the wing and tail)Aircraft Lift System (specifically the wing and tail)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident occurred on takeoff.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident occurred on takeoff.
Description
Crashed on takeoff.
Primary Cause
Loss of lift during takeoff due to a combination of aerodynamic instability and insufficient airspeed.Loss of lift during takeoff due to a combination of aerodynamic instability and insufficient airspeed.Share on:
