Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 November 1981
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6A
Owner/operator: Guyana Airways
Registration Number: N3486F
Location: Saint Lucia-Vigie Field (SLU) –
ÿ Saint Lucia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: EnginesEngines
Category: Accident
An aircraft crashed and caught fire after an engine failure during a return flight following a near-miss. Loss of two engines required a steep deck angle, resulting in cargo tearing loose and sliding to the tail. The aircraft became uncontrollable due to exceeding aft center of gravity limits.An aircraft crashed and caught fire after an engine failure during a return flight following a near-miss. Loss of two engines required a steep deck angle, resulting in cargo tearing loose and sliding to the tail. The aircraft became uncontrollable due to exceeding aft center of gravity limits.
Description
The aircraft crashed and caught fire when returning after an engine failure on climbout. Reportedly the aircraft lost 2 engines after takeoff. This required steep deck angle to maintain altitude, causing cargo to tear loose and slide to the tail. The aircraft became uncontrollable due to aft center of gravity limits exceeded.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and subsequent steep deck angle during return flight.Engine failure and subsequent steep deck angle during return flight.Share on:
