Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 28 April 1951
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-5-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Lyon Air
Registration Number: CC-CYA-141
Location: near Los Antiguos, SC –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A Curtiss C-46 aircraft diverted to Chile Chico due to unfavorable weather conditions at Balmaceda. Despite these conditions, the weather at Chile Chico proved even more challenging, resulting in a forced landing at Los Antiguos. The aircraft sustained significant damage, making it irreparable.A Curtiss C-46 aircraft diverted to Chile Chico due to unfavorable weather conditions at Balmaceda. Despite these conditions, the weather at Chile Chico proved even more challenging, resulting in a forced landing at Los Antiguos. The aircraft sustained significant damage, making it irreparable.
Description
The Curtiss C-46 diverted to Chile Chico when weather conditions at Balmaceda proved below minima. Weather at Chile Chico however, was also poor. A forced landing was carried out at Los Antiguos, causing the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Poor weather conditions at Chile Chico.Poor weather conditions at Chile Chico.Share on:
