Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 29 June 1967
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Uruguaya (FAU)
Registration Number: 522
Location: Rivera Airport (RVY) –
ÿ Uruguay
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: C-47 transport plane undercarriageC-47 transport plane undercarriage
Category: Accident
A C-47 transport plane aquaplanned on a wet grass runway experienced a catastrophic collapse of its undercarriage, resulting in irreparable damage.A C-47 transport plane aquaplanned on a wet grass runway experienced a catastrophic collapse of its undercarriage, resulting in irreparable damage.
Description
The C-47 transport plane aquaplaned on a wet grass runway. The undercarriage collapsed, causing irreparable damage.
Primary Cause
Wet grass runway conditions and the collapse of the undercarriage.Wet grass runway conditions and the collapse of the undercarriage.Share on:
