Incident Overview
Date: Monday 4 October 1948
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A-447
Owner/operator: Sociedad Colombiana de Transportes Areos – SCOLTA
Registration Number: C-71
Location: near Rionegro –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left wing and engineLeft wing and engine
Category: Accident
A C-140 aircraft experienced a forced landing on the Hacienda at night following an engine failure. The impact resulted in significant damage to the left wing and engine, leading to fuselage damage. The aircraft was subsequently rebuilt and registered as C-140.A C-140 aircraft experienced a forced landing on the Hacienda at night following an engine failure. The impact resulted in significant damage to the left wing and engine, leading to fuselage damage. The aircraft was subsequently rebuilt and registered as C-140.
Description
Forced landing on hacienda at night after engine failure. The airplane collided with trees. The left wing and engine were destroyed and the fuselage was damaged. The airplane was rebuilt and registered again as C-140.
Source of Information
http://www.aviacol.net/aviacion-civil/aerolineas-colombianas-desaparecidas/sociedad-colombiana-de-transportes-aereos-ltda.-scolta.htmlhttp://www.aviacol.net/aviacion-civil/aerolineas-colombianas-desaparecidas/sociedad-colombiana-de-transportes-aereos-ltda.-scolta.htmlPrimary Cause
Engine failure and subsequent impact with trees.Engine failure and subsequent impact with trees.Share on:
