Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 July 1959
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46 Commando
Owner/operator: Aerolineas Nacionales
Registration Number: TI-1020
Location: San Jos-La Sabana Airport –
ÿ Costa Rica
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Propeller bladePropeller blade
Category: Accident
A propeller blade from the no. 1 engine detached during takeoff, resulting in excessive vibration and a subsequent fire in the fuel tanks. Debris impacted the fuselage, causing injury to the captain.A propeller blade from the no. 1 engine detached during takeoff, resulting in excessive vibration and a subsequent fire in the fuel tanks. Debris impacted the fuselage, causing injury to the captain.
Description
A propeller blade from the no. 1 engine broke off during takeoff, causing excessive vibration and a fire in the fuel tanks. Debris punctured the fuselage, injuring the captain.
Source of Information
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Propeller blade detachment during takeoff.Propeller blade detachment during takeoff.Share on:
