Narrative:
The LACSA C-46 had just touched down at Palmar Sur when a Piper light aircraft (TI-281) turned onto the runway. It is believed that the C-46 pilot tried to take evasive action. The plane swerved off the runway and collided with some trees.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 8 November 1960 |
| Type: |  Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando |
| Operator: | Lineas Aéreas Costarricenses - LACSA |
| Registration: | TI-1024C |
| MSN: | 268 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-2800-51 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) ( Costa Rica)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ/MRPM), Costa Rica |
The LACSA C-46 had just touched down at Palmar Sur when a Piper light aircraft (TI-281) turned onto the runway. It is believed that the C-46 pilot tried to take evasive action. The plane swerved off the runway and collided with some trees.
Classification:
Runway excursion
Sources:
» La Nacion - Nov 9, 1960Photos
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