Narrative:
The DC-3 became airborne after a 500 m run and climbed to 10 m when it banked right. The aircraft lost height and the wing struck the ground; a wheels-up landing was made.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Incorrect installation of aileron controls in the vicinity of the control column.
Aileron issue
Loss of control
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 5 December 1969 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | LAN Chile |
| Registration: | CC-CBY |
| MSN: | 9783 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Puerto Montt-Tepual Airport (PMC) ( Chile)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Puerto Montt-Tepual Airport (PMC/SCTE), Chile |
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The DC-3 became airborne after a 500 m run and climbed to 10 m when it banked right. The aircraft lost height and the wing struck the ground; a wheels-up landing was made.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: Incorrect installation of aileron controls in the vicinity of the control column.
Classification:
Wrong installation of partsAileron issue
Loss of control
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