Incident Overview
Date: Monday 29 June 1936
Aircraft Type: Curtiss T-32C Condor II
Owner/operator: LAN Chile
Registration Number: 2
Location: Copiap¢ Airport (CPO) –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14
Component Affected: CarburetorCarburetor
Category: Accident
A carburetor fire occurred during engine start at Copiap¢ Airport, resulting in partial engine failure and evacuation of the aircraft. The flight originated from Arica to Santiago, involving en route stops at Iquique, Antofagasta, Copiap¢, and Ovalle.A carburetor fire occurred during engine start at Copiap¢ Airport, resulting in partial engine failure and evacuation of the aircraft. The flight originated from Arica to Santiago, involving en route stops at Iquique, Antofagasta, Copiap¢, and Ovalle.
Description
A carburetor fire occurred during engine start at Copiap¢ Airport. The aircraft was evacuated and partially burnt out. The aircraft operated on a flight from Arica to Santiago with en route stops at Iquique, Antofagasta, Copiap¢ and Ovalle.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure of the carburetor during engine start.Possible mechanical failure of the carburetor during engine start.Share on:
