Incident Overview
Date: Friday 7 April 1967
Aircraft Type: Lockheed 18-56-23 Lodestar
Owner/operator: Leon H. Patin
Registration Number: N66549
Location: near La Para, CD –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during forced landing, resulting in significant damage and the discovery of contraband within the wreckage.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during forced landing, resulting in significant damage and the discovery of contraband within the wreckage.
Description
Force-landed with no. 1 engine in flames. The aircraft burned and contraband was found inside the burnt fuselage.
Source of Information
http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/28514/?page=3http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/28514/?page=3Primary Cause
Engine failure leading to forced landing and subsequent fire.Engine failure leading to forced landing and subsequent fire.Share on:
