Incident Overview
Date: Friday 5 December 1969
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: LAN Chile
Registration Number: CC-CBY
Location: Puerto Montt-Tepual Airport (PMC) –
ÿ Chile
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aileron controlsAileron controls
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a ground contact loss during a 500m run and climb, resulting in a loss of altitude and wing damage. The aircraft executed a wheels-up landing.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a ground contact loss during a 500m run and climb, resulting in a loss of altitude and wing damage. The aircraft executed a wheels-up landing.
Description
The DC-3 became airborne after a 500 m run and climbed to 10 m when it banked right. The aircraft lost height and the wing struck the ground; a wheels-up landing was made. PROBABLE CAUSE: Incorrect installation of aileron controls in the vicinity of the control column.
Primary Cause
Incorrect installation of aileron controls in the vicinity of the control column.Incorrect installation of aileron controls in the vicinity of the control column.Share on:
