Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 November 1987
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Papua New Guinea Defence Force
Registration Number: P2-006
Location: Lae-Nadzab Airport (LAE) –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A belly landing occurred following a takeoff with one engine losing power. A wing was ripped off during the emergency landing.A belly landing occurred following a takeoff with one engine losing power. A wing was ripped off during the emergency landing.
Description
The pilot carried out a belly landing shortly after takeoff. One of the engines had lost power on takeoff. A wing was ripped off during the emergency landing.
Source of Information
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Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
