Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 20 March 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Linea Aeropostal Venezolana – LAV
Registration Number: YV-C-AMU
Location: Caracas-La Carlota Airport –
ÿ Venezuela
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, tail)Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, tail)
Category: Accident
The aircraft sustained significant damage during landing, rendering it irreparable.The aircraft sustained significant damage during landing, rendering it irreparable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair on landing.
Primary Cause
Landing conditions likely contributed to the damage, possibly including excessive wind, turbulence, or a sudden change in altitude.Landing conditions likely contributed to the damage, possibly including excessive wind, turbulence, or a sudden change in altitude.Share on:
