Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 October 1964
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
Owner/operator: Aeronautica Militare Italiana – AMI
Registration Number: MM52-6041
Location: Chteauroux Airport (CHR) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine explosion occurred during takeoff from Chateauroux (CHR), resulting in the collapse of the undercarriage.An engine explosion occurred during takeoff from Chateauroux (CHR), resulting in the collapse of the undercarriage.
Description
An engine exploded and the undercarriage collapsed during takeoff from Chateauroux (CHR).
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
