Incident Overview
Date: Friday 7 December 1973
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Trans Areos Illimani – TAI
Registration Number: CP-910
Location: Santa Ana –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
A Curtiss aircraft experienced a significant engine failure, resulting in a fire. Immediate evacuation of all personnel was necessary.A Curtiss aircraft experienced a significant engine failure, resulting in a fire. Immediate evacuation of all personnel was necessary.
Description
The Curtiss landed with the no. 1 engine on fire. The aircraft was evacuated immediately.
Primary Cause
Engine failure leading to fire.Engine failure leading to fire.Share on:
