Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 14 May 1991
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando
Owner/operator: Transportes Areos El Dorado
Registration Number: CP-1617
Location: Beni Airport (BNC) –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Second engineSecond engine
Category: Accident
The Curtiss Commando experienced a wheels-up landing following a loss of power from the second engine during ascent to 5000 feet. The landing was initiated due to engine failure.The Curtiss Commando experienced a wheels-up landing following a loss of power from the second engine during ascent to 5000 feet. The landing was initiated due to engine failure.
Description
The Curtiss Commando carried out a wheels-up landing following failure of the no. 2 engine while climbing through 5000 feet
Primary Cause
Loss of engine power during ascent.Loss of engine power during ascent.Share on:
