Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 November 1967
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Aerolineas Abaroa
Registration Number: CP-691
Location: Reyes Airport (REY) –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing Gear SystemPrimary Landing Gear System
Category: UK
A commercial aircraft experienced a significant loss of function due to a catastrophic failure of the primary landing gear. The aircraft was written off after a rapid and uncontrolled descent.A commercial aircraft experienced a significant loss of function due to a catastrophic failure of the primary landing gear. The aircraft was written off after a rapid and uncontrolled descent.
Description
Written off.
Primary Cause
Failure of the primary landing gear system, likely caused by a sudden and unexpected mechanical failure.Failure of the primary landing gear system, likely caused by a sudden and unexpected mechanical failure.Share on:
