Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 17 October 1971
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Aerol¡neas TAO
Registration Number: HK-595
Location: San Vicente del Cagu n –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 19 / Occupants: 21
Component Affected: Aircraft Structure (specifically the wings and fuselage)Aircraft Structure (specifically the wings and fuselage)
Category: Accident
An DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash upon takeoff, resulting in significant damage and a leftward impact. The aircraft deviated sharply from the runway, leading to stall and subsequent crash into trees.An DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash upon takeoff, resulting in significant damage and a leftward impact. The aircraft deviated sharply from the runway, leading to stall and subsequent crash into trees.
Description
The aircraft lifted off the runway, turned left at a steep bank angle, stalled and crashed into trees. The DC-3 came to rest 1100 m to the left of runway 14. The Certificate of Airworthiness only permitted cargo and 3 crew to be carried by this aircraft. The MTOW was exceeded by 311 kg.
Primary Cause
Excessive weight and improper banking during takeoff caused a stall, resulting in a crash.Excessive weight and improper banking during takeoff caused a stall, resulting in a crash.Share on:
