Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 25 February 1970
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46 Commando
Owner/operator: Servicios Areos Curtiss
Registration Number: TI-1065
Location: near San Fansisco –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: No. 1 engineNo. 1 engine
Category: Accident
A no. 1 engine experienced a catastrophic failure during a return flight, resulting in a loss of power and subsequent forced landing. The engine malfunction led to a speed loss, ultimately causing the incident.A no. 1 engine experienced a catastrophic failure during a return flight, resulting in a loss of power and subsequent forced landing. The engine malfunction led to a speed loss, ultimately causing the incident.
Description
The no. 1 engine backfired and lost power at V2. While returning to the airport with the engine on fire, speed was lost. A forced landing was made. PROBABLE CAUSE: Possible defective carburetor in no. 1 engine and failure of the crew to realize the excessive loading of the aircraft.
Primary Cause
Defective carburetor in no. 1 engine and failure of the crew to realize the excessive loading of the aircraft.Defective carburetor in no. 1 engine and failure of the crew to realize the excessive loading of the aircraft.Share on:
