Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 June 1953
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 18-56-23 Lodestar
Owner/operator: LAN Chile
Registration Number: CC-CLD-0100
Location: near Copiap¢-Chamonate Airport (CPO) –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting from an engine fire experienced shortly after takeoff. The pilot initiated an emergency return to Copiap¢ Airport.A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting from an engine fire experienced shortly after takeoff. The pilot initiated an emergency return to Copiap¢ Airport.
Description
The aircraf crashed when the pilot attempted to return to Copiap¢ Airport after an engine fire had occurred shortly after takeoff.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
