Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 28 April 1971
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-118 (DC-6B)
Owner/operator: Fora Area Brasileira – FAB
Registration Number: 2414
Location: Manaus/Ponta Pelada Airport, AM (PLL) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 16 / Occupants: 85
Component Affected: Right-hand engineRight-hand engine
Category: Accident
A Brazilian Air Force DC-6 aircraft experienced engine vibrations leading to a fire on the ground, resulting in the death of sixteen occupants. One right-hand engine burst into flames, spreading the fire throughout the fuselage.A Brazilian Air Force DC-6 aircraft experienced engine vibrations leading to a fire on the ground, resulting in the death of sixteen occupants. One right-hand engine burst into flames, spreading the fire throughout the fuselage.
Description
A Brazilian Air Force DC-6 was en route from Manaus to Rio de Janeiro when engine vibrations forced the crew to return to Manaus. On the ground one of the right hand engines burst into flames. The fire spread to the fuselage, causing the death of sixteen occupants.
Source of Information
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rW4jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=g1AEAAAAIBAJ&dq=brazil%20plane&pg=5738%2C6859738https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=rW4jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=g1AEAAAAIBAJ&dq=brazil%20plane&pg=5738%2C6859738Primary Cause
Engine failure and subsequent fire.Engine failure and subsequent fire.Share on:
