Incident Overview
Date: Friday 11 April 1969
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada U-1A Otter (DHC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army
Registration Number: 59-2221
Location: San Antonio del T chira –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (specifically the landing gear or flight controls).Aircraft control system (specifically the landing gear or flight controls).
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during landing, resulting in a rapid descent and subsequent impact. The mechanical failure triggered an emergency landing, leading to the crash.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during landing, resulting in a rapid descent and subsequent impact. The mechanical failure triggered an emergency landing, leading to the crash.
Description
Crashed shortly before touchdown while attempting an emergency landing after a mechanical failure.
Source of Information
http://www.armyaircrews.com/fixed.htmlhttp://www.armyaircrews.com/fixed.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? specifically a loss of control during the landing sequence.Mechanical failure ? specifically a loss of control during the landing sequence.Share on:
