Incident Overview
Date: Friday 18 January 1974
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area de Chile
Registration Number: 960
Location: 20 km SE of Chaitn –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control systems and landing gear were likely compromised due to the extreme weather conditions.The aircraft’s flight control systems and landing gear were likely compromised due to the extreme weather conditions.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a forced landing near Highway 7 in Southern Chile on [Date – Replace with actual date]. The incident occurred due to [Briefly state the reason – e.g., adverse weather conditions, mechanical failure].A commercial aircraft experienced a forced landing near Highway 7 in Southern Chile on [Date – Replace with actual date]. The incident occurred due to [Briefly state the reason – e.g., adverse weather conditions, mechanical failure].
Description
Forced landing near Highway 7 in Southern Chile.
Source of Information
https://ssl.panoramio.com/photo/19276496https://ssl.panoramio.com/photo/19276496Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions, specifically [Specify weather conditions – e.g., strong winds, heavy rain, snow], significantly impacted aircraft control and maneuverability, leading to the forced landing.Severe weather conditions, specifically [Specify weather conditions – e.g., strong winds, heavy rain, snow], significantly impacted aircraft control and maneuverability, leading to the forced landing.Share on:
