Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 2 October 1955
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54A-1-DC (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Faucett Per£
Registration Number: OB-PAZ-228
Location: near Vi¤ac –
ÿ Peru
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 21 / Occupants: 35
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine fire during an attempted emergency landing in mountainous terrain. The aircraft was attempting a landing after the fire, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent crash.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine fire during an attempted emergency landing in mountainous terrain. The aircraft was attempting a landing after the fire, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed in mountainous terrain during an attempted emergency landing following an engine fire.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and subsequent loss of control during an emergency landing.Engine failure and subsequent loss of control during an emergency landing.Share on:
