Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 21 February 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Colombiana
Registration Number: FAC-664
Location: near Campoalegre, Huila –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Engine mountsEngine mounts
Category: Accident
An C-47 aircraft experienced an emergency landing following engine failure. The aircraft struck a tree, resulting in the separation of one engine mount. One crew member sustained a minor injury.An C-47 aircraft experienced an emergency landing following engine failure. The aircraft struck a tree, resulting in the separation of one engine mount. One crew member sustained a minor injury.
Description
Emergency landing due to engine failure. The C-47 hit a tree, causing the engine to separate from its mounts. One crew member was slightly injured.
Primary Cause
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