Narrative:
The Hercules landed at Macuma Airfield, but the wheels sank almost 50cm into the soft ground. Timber was then placed under the wheels as a ramp. Engine power was used to move the aircraft, but the no. 1 prop struck the ground, disintegrating on impact. Debris struck the no. 2 engine and a fire erupted. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 16 May 1968 |
| Type: |  Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Operator: | AREA Ecuador |
| Registration: | N9267R |
| MSN: | 4146 |
| First flight: | 1966 |
| Engines: | 4 Allison 501-D22 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Macuma ( Ecuador)
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| Phase: | Standing (STD) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
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The Hercules landed at Macuma Airfield, but the wheels sank almost 50cm into the soft ground. Timber was then placed under the wheels as a ramp. Engine power was used to move the aircraft, but the no. 1 prop struck the ground, disintegrating on impact. Debris struck the no. 2 engine and a fire erupted. The aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Classification:
Damaged on the ground
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