Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 20 April 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Transportes Carga Area – TCA
Registration Number: PP-ASB
Location: Porto Nacional, TO –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left main gearLeft main gear
Category: Accident
A C-47 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during approach to Porto Nacional Airport. The pilot abandoned the approach, resulting in engine failure and ground impact. The left main gear was sheared off, leading to fire and destruction of the aircraft.A C-47 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during approach to Porto Nacional Airport. The pilot abandoned the approach, resulting in engine failure and ground impact. The left main gear was sheared off, leading to fire and destruction of the aircraft.
Description
The approach to Porto Nacional Airport was abandoned and the pilot applied full power. The no. 1 engine failed and control was lost. The C-47 struck the ground, causing the left main gear to be sheared off. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. PROBABLE CAUSE: “Hydraulic system and port engine failure for reasons undetermined due to destruction by fire.”
Primary Cause
Hydraulic system and port engine failure for reasons undetermined due to destruction by fire.Hydraulic system and port engine failure for reasons undetermined due to destruction by fire.Share on:
