Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 March 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53-DO (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Cruzeiro do Sul
Registration Number: PP-CCX
Location: W off Florianopolis Airport, SC (FLN) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: No. 2 EngineNo. 2 Engine
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft crashed into the waters of Ba¡a Sul due to an overshooting condition resulting in a loss of engine power. The aircraft was operating domestically from Rio de Janeiro to Florian¢polis with en route stops in S?o Paulo and Curitiba.A DC-3 aircraft crashed into the waters of Ba¡a Sul due to an overshooting condition resulting in a loss of engine power. The aircraft was operating domestically from Rio de Janeiro to Florian¢polis with en route stops in S?o Paulo and Curitiba.
Description
The DC-3 crashed into the waters of Ba¡a Sul following an overshoot in conditions of reduced visibility and rain. During the overshoot, the no. 2 engine failed. The airplane operated on a domestic service from Rio de Janeiro to Florianopolis with en route stops at S?o Paulo and Curitiba.
Source of Information
http://acervo.folha.com.br/fdm/1951/03/23/1/http://acervo.folha.com.br/fdm/1951/03/23/1/Primary Cause
Loss of engine power due to a failed no. 2 engine during an overshooting maneuver.Loss of engine power due to a failed no. 2 engine during an overshooting maneuver.Share on:
