Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 7 July 1985
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A
Owner/operator: LACOL Colombia
Registration Number: HK-1340
Location: near Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport (VVC) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
On June 6, 1985, a DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during initial climb. The aircraft collided with trees, resulting in damage and fire, ultimately leading to its grounding and subsequent destruction.On June 6, 1985, a DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during initial climb. The aircraft collided with trees, resulting in damage and fire, ultimately leading to its grounding and subsequent destruction.
Description
The no. 2 engine failed on initial climb. The DC-3 collided with trees, hit the ground and caught fire. The Colombian authorities reported the accident to ICAO with a date of 6 June 1985. Yet, the accident was only mentioned in a newspaper dated 8 July. PROBABLE CAUSE: Aircraft overloaded.
Primary Cause
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