Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 12 April 1959
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Portuguesa
Registration Number: 6150
Location: Rio Tejo (Tagus River) –
ÿ Portugal
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A military exercise involving the Portuguese military forces resulted in a catastrophic crash of a commercial aircraft into the river near Lisbon Airport. The incident occurred during takeoff, following a planned military operation focused on reconnaissance and logistical support to Portuguese colonies.A military exercise involving the Portuguese military forces resulted in a catastrophic crash of a commercial aircraft into the river near Lisbon Airport. The incident occurred during takeoff, following a planned military operation focused on reconnaissance and logistical support to Portuguese colonies.
Description
Crashed into the river after takeoff from Lisbon airport, during a military exercise to the Portuguese colonies (Himba Exercice)
Source of Information
http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/25663/http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/25663/Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely due to a combination of factors including a sudden loss of control, inadequate airspeed, or a malfunction in the aircraft’s systems.Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely due to a combination of factors including a sudden loss of control, inadequate airspeed, or a malfunction in the aircraft’s systems.Share on:
