Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 May 1977
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Mexicana
Location: –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary landing gear systemPrimary landing gear system
Category: UK

A passenger jet experienced significant structural damage during flight, rendering it irreparable.A passenger jet experienced significant structural damage during flight, rendering it irreparable.
Description
Reportedly damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear system.Mechanical failure of the primary landing gear system.Share on: