Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 5 May 1990
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6BF
Owner/operator: Aerial Transit Company
Registration Number: N84BL
Location: near Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport (GUA) –
ÿ Guatemala
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
An DC-6 aircraft experienced engine problems during a cargo flight from San Salvador to Miami, involving an intermediate stop in Guatemala City. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a residential neighborhood.An DC-6 aircraft experienced engine problems during a cargo flight from San Salvador to Miami, involving an intermediate stop in Guatemala City. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a residential neighborhood.
Description
The Aerial Transit DC-6 departed San Salvador (SAL) on a cargo flight to Miami (MIA), carrying clothes and vegetables. An intermediate stop was made in Guatemala City (GUA). Shortly after takeoff the airplane developed engine problems. The crew radioed that they were doing a left hand turn and that they were returning to the airport. The DC-6 crashed into a residential neighborhood.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during flight.Engine failure during flight.Share on:
