Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 19 December 1965
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-45-CU Commando
Owner/operator: VASP – Via?o Area S?o Paulo
Registration Number: PP-LDQ
Location: Salvador, BA –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 54
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine power reduction occurred following a high oil temperature warning after takeoff. The crew experienced instability and repeated power adjustments, leading to an engine failure during an emergency landing.An engine power reduction occurred following a high oil temperature warning after takeoff. The crew experienced instability and repeated power adjustments, leading to an engine failure during an emergency landing.
Description
After takeoff no. 1 engine power had to be reduced due to a high oil temperature warning. The crew experienced difficulties maintaining height and added power on the no. 1 engine again. While trying to return to the airport the engine failed, forcing an emergency landing outside the airport.
Primary Cause
High oil temperature warning and subsequent engine instability.High oil temperature warning and subsequent engine instability.Share on:
