Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 July 1978
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Aviateca
Registration Number: TG-ATA
Location: Flores –
ÿ Guatemala
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/structureAircraft engine/structure
Category: Accident
A bird strike occurred during takeoff, necessitating an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently landed in a swamp.A bird strike occurred during takeoff, necessitating an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently landed in a swamp.
Description
Birdstrike on takeoff forced the crew to make a forced landing at the end of the runway. The aircraft ended up in a swamp.
Primary Cause
Bird strike during takeoff.Bird strike during takeoff.Share on:
