Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 October 1955
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Lineas Areas Unidas SA – LAUSA
Registration Number: XA-HUH
Location: 6 km from Texcoco –
ÿ Mexico
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: Right EngineRight Engine
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a forced landing at Ejido de Tequila due to severe damage to its undercarriage and right engine.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a forced landing at Ejido de Tequila due to severe damage to its undercarriage and right engine.
Description
Forced landing at Ejido de Tequila. The undercarriage and right engine were destroyed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the right engine during flight.Mechanical failure of the right engine during flight.Share on:
