ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 331441
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Date: | Wednesday 16 July 1969 |
Time: | |
Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
Owner/operator: | Pacific Western Airlines |
Registration: | CF-PWO |
MSN: | 4197 |
Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
Engine model: | Allison 501-D22 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | Caucaya Airstrip -
Peru
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Phase: | Landing |
Nature: | Cargo |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | Caucaya Airstrip |
Narrative:The Hercules landed when low lying mist covered the airfield. The starboard wing struck the ground and broke off. The aircraft veered right off the runway.
PRIMARY CAUSE: "Error on the part of the pilot in deciding to land in adverse weather conditions. Contributory factor: Lack of specialzed ATC personnel at the airport."
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