Incident Overview
Date: Monday 26 February 1979
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6B
Owner/operator: Air Gabon
Registration Number: TR-LXN
Location: 11 km from Moanda –
ÿ Gabon
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Propeller and/or Control SystemPropeller and/or Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing in a dense swamp. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing in a dense swamp. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed in a swamp.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller or control system malfunction due to swamp conditions.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller or control system malfunction due to swamp conditions.Share on:
