Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 September 1948
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54A-15-DC (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Guest Aerovias Mexico
Registration Number: XA-GUU
Location: Santa Maria-Vila do Porto Airport, Azores (SMA) –
ÿ Portugal
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 44
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Douglas C-54 aircraft experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff, leading to a crash-landing near Santa Maria, Azores. Two passengers were injured. The aircraft operated a flight from Madrid, Spain to Mexico.A Douglas C-54 aircraft experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff, leading to a crash-landing near Santa Maria, Azores. Two passengers were injured. The aircraft operated a flight from Madrid, Spain to Mexico.
Description
The Douglas C-54 airplane suffered a loss of engine power on takeoff. The aircraft crash-landed. Two of the 35 passengers on board were injured. The C-54 operated a flight from Madrid, Spain to Mexico and had made a technical stop at Santa Maria, Azores.
Source of Information
http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/21920/http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/21920/Primary Cause
Loss of engine power during takeoff.Loss of engine power during takeoff.Share on:
