Narrative:
While approaching Ipiales, Colombia, an electrical fire occurred on the flight deck. The pilot landed the plane but suffered burn injuries. The fire was put out by the fire services. The extent of damage and fate of aircraft were reported.
Forced landing on runway
» El Tiempo 31 December 1947, p21
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 24 June 1947 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47 (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Vías Aéreas de Colombia - VIARCO |
| Registration: | C-407 |
| MSN: | 6158 |
| First flight: | 1942 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Ipiales-San Luis Airport (IPI) ( Colombia)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Ipiales-San Luis Airport (IPI/SKIP), Colombia |
While approaching Ipiales, Colombia, an electrical fire occurred on the flight deck. The pilot landed the plane but suffered burn injuries. The fire was put out by the fire services. The extent of damage and fate of aircraft were reported.
Classification:
Inflight fireForced landing on runway
Sources:
» El Tiempo 25 June 1947, p2» El Tiempo 31 December 1947, p21
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