Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 27 June 1962
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Paraense Transportes Areos
Registration Number: PP-BTE
Location: Pedro Afonso, GO –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft gear retraction system.Aircraft gear retraction system.
Category: Accident
A Curtiss aircraft experienced a sink-down incident on runway 24 after touchdown. The pilot initiated a takeoff and ordered gear retraction, resulting in premature retraction which caused the plane to sink back on the runway. The incident was likely caused by improper braking and/or control inputs.A Curtiss aircraft experienced a sink-down incident on runway 24 after touchdown. The pilot initiated a takeoff and ordered gear retraction, resulting in premature retraction which caused the plane to sink back on the runway. The incident was likely caused by improper braking and/or control inputs.
Description
The Curtiss tended to veer to the left shortly after touchdown on runway 24. The pilot decided to takeoff again and ordered the co-pilot to retract the gear. The gear was retracted prematurely, causing the plane to sink back on the runway. PROBABLE CAUSE: “Incorrect use of brakes and/or flying controls.”
Primary Cause
Incorrect use of brakes and/or flying controls.Incorrect use of brakes and/or flying controls.Share on:
