Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 10 July 1975
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-6F
Owner/operator: Aerocosta Colombia
Registration Number: HK-756
Location: Bogot -Eldorado Airport (BOG) –
ÿ Colombia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: The Lockheed Electra aircraft.The Lockheed Electra aircraft.
Category: Other
A Lockheed Electra aircraft, operated by Aerovias Condor, veered sharply to the right shortly after takeoff from runway 12, resulting in a collision with a DC-6 aircraft on the ground. The Electra sank, causing a crash.A Lockheed Electra aircraft, operated by Aerovias Condor, veered sharply to the right shortly after takeoff from runway 12, resulting in a collision with a DC-6 aircraft on the ground. The Electra sank, causing a crash.
Description
A Lockheed Electra operated by Aerovias Condor (HK-1976) suddenly veered to the right shortly after lift-off from runway 12. The Electra sank back and crashed into DC-6 HK-756 on the ground. Fire destroyed both aircraft.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected deviation during takeoff.Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected deviation during takeoff.Share on:
