Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 July 1938
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-228
Owner/operator: Pan American Airways (Pan Am)
Registration Number: NC18114
Location: Mor¢n, BA –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 13
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff from Mor¢n Airport, resulting in a crash into a hospital. The pilot initiated an emergency return attempt, leading to the incident.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff from Mor¢n Airport, resulting in a crash into a hospital. The pilot initiated an emergency return attempt, leading to the incident.
Description
One engine failed shortly after takeoff from Mor¢n Airport. The airplane crashed into the side of a hospital while the pilot attempted to return to the airport.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
