Incident Overview
Date: Monday 3 August 1981
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: SATENA
Registration Number: FAC-1128
Location: near Cali-Palmaseca Airport (CLO) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A C-53 transport plane experienced an emergency landing following an engine failure during a test flight from Cali-Palmaseca Airport, Colombia. The landing occurred shortly after take-off.A C-53 transport plane experienced an emergency landing following an engine failure during a test flight from Cali-Palmaseca Airport, Colombia. The landing occurred shortly after take-off.
Description
The C-53 transport plane carried out an emergency landing on a farm after suffering an engine failure during a test flight. The accident occurred shortly after take-off from Cali-Palmaseca Airport, Colombia.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during a test flight.Engine failure during a test flight.Share on:
