Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 13 September 1967
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Capitol Airways
Registration Number: N1309V
Location: 1,2 km off Kingston-Palisadoes International Airport (KIN) –
ÿ Jamaica
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Curtiss aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a ditched flight. The aircraft was carrying a significant cargo of clothing, estimated at 11,000 pounds.A Curtiss aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a ditched flight. The aircraft was carrying a significant cargo of clothing, estimated at 11,000 pounds.
Description
The Curtiss ditched following an engine failure after takeoff. The aircraft was transporting a cargo of clothing weighing about 11000 pounds.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
