Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 8 December 1990
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47D (DC-3)
Owner/operator: SAVCO – Servicios Areos Virgen de Copacabana
Registration Number: CP-1668
Location: Cochabamba-J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Left propellerLeft propeller
Category: Accident
A C-47D transport plane struck a building at Cochabamba-J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) in Bolivia during engine run-up, resulting in the left propeller shattering and the captain’s death.A C-47D transport plane struck a building at Cochabamba-J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) in Bolivia during engine run-up, resulting in the left propeller shattering and the captain’s death.
Description
The C-47D transport plane was preparing for departure at Cochabamba-J Wilsterman Airport (CBB) in Bolivia when, during the engine run up, the aircraft ran forward. It struck a building, causing the left propeller to shatter. The captain was killed after being struck by debris.
Primary Cause
Engine run-up failure during the aircraft’s flight configuration.Engine run-up failure during the aircraft’s flight configuration.Share on:
