Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 29 September 1991
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: CORAL Colombia
Registration Number: HK-3238
Location: 1,5 km NE of Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: NozzleNozzle
Category: Accident
A Curtiss C-46A cargo plane experienced a catastrophic accident upon takeoff from Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, Colombia. The no. 2 engine oversped, leading to a forced landing and subsequent fire and breakup. The aircraft subsequently ran through a ditch.A Curtiss C-46A cargo plane experienced a catastrophic accident upon takeoff from Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, Colombia. The no. 2 engine oversped, leading to a forced landing and subsequent fire and breakup. The aircraft subsequently ran through a ditch.
Description
The Curtiss C-46A cargo plane took off from Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport, Colombia at 11:43 for a flight to Mit£. Shortly after takeoff the no. 2 engine oversped. The crew attempted to return to the airport. Unable to reach the airport, the aircraft force landed. The aircraft ran through a ditch, broke up and caught fire.
Source of Information
http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/MAM-163581http://www.eltiempo.com/archivo/documento/MAM-163581Primary Cause
Engine overspeed during takeoff.Engine overspeed during takeoff.Share on:
