Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 31 March 1998
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-240-53 (C-131A)
Owner/operator: Linea Area Mexicana de Carga
Registration Number: XA-TAP
Location: near Zumpango –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Right EngineRight Engine
Investigating Agency: SCTSCT
Category: Accident
A Convair CV-240 cargo plane crashed after losing power on engine number 2 near Santa Luc¡a Air Base due to a fire on the right engine. The flight crew initiated an emergency landing to avoid reaching the international airport.A Convair CV-240 cargo plane crashed after losing power on engine number 2 near Santa Luc¡a Air Base due to a fire on the right engine. The flight crew initiated an emergency landing to avoid reaching the international airport.
Description
The Convair CV-240 cargo plane took off from Mexico City-Benito Ju rez International Airport about 03:55 hours local time. At 04:08 hours the flight radioed their intention to return to their departure airport because of problems with one engine. Due to a loss of power on engine no.2 the aircraft could not maintain altitude. The flight crew decided to divert to nearby Santa Luc¡a Air Base as the international airport could not be reached. While approaching the air base, the aircraft impacted trees and crashed. Probable cause: “Emergency landing due to fire on the right engine (2), impacting trees in low visibility conditions.”
Primary Cause
Fire on the right engine (2) impacting trees in low visibility conditions.Fire on the right engine (2) impacting trees in low visibility conditions.Share on:
