Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 April 1968
Aircraft Type: Douglas VC-47D (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Lloyd Areo Boliviano – LAB
Registration Number: CP-734
Location: Trinidad Airport (TDD) –
ÿ Bolivia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Main doorsMain doors
Category: Accident
An airplane crashed during takeoff due to engine malfunctions, preventing the aircraft from opening its doors. Airport personnel successfully pried open the doors after the impact.An airplane crashed during takeoff due to engine malfunctions, preventing the aircraft from opening its doors. Airport personnel successfully pried open the doors after the impact.
Description
The airplane crash-landed after takeoff following engine problems. The occupants were unable to open the main doors as they had been damaged on impact. Airport staff reached the crash site and pried open the doors.
Primary Cause
Engine malfunctions during takeoff.Engine malfunctions during takeoff.Share on:
