Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 28 September 2000
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Commando Air Transport
Registration Number: C-GTXW
Location: Red Lake, ON –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A C-46 aircraft, registration C-GTXW, experienced an engine vibration and loss of power during its take-off run from Runway 08 at Red Lake, ON, leading to an immediate abort of takeoff and a ground impact. All crew members evacuated the aircraft due to a strong fuel odor.A C-46 aircraft, registration C-GTXW, experienced an engine vibration and loss of power during its take-off run from Runway 08 at Red Lake, ON, leading to an immediate abort of takeoff and a ground impact. All crew members evacuated the aircraft due to a strong fuel odor.
Description
A C-46, registration C-GTXW, was departing runway 08 at Red Lake, ON, destined for Sandy Lake with a cargo of fuel. Information indicated that during the take-off run, an engine began to vibrate and lose power. The aircraft stopped accelerating and the take-off was aborted. The aircraft ran off the end of the runway coming to a stop in a ditch. All three crew members immediately evacuated the aircraft due to a strong smell of fuel.
Primary Cause
Engine vibration and loss of power during take-off.Engine vibration and loss of power during take-off.Share on:
