ASN Aircraft accident Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3) CC-CBY Puerto Montt-Tepual Airport (PMC)
ASN logo
 

Status:
Date:Friday 5 December 1969
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
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)
Phase: Takeoff (TOF)
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:Puerto Montt-Tepual Airport (PMC/SCTE), Chile
Destination airport:?
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:

PROBABLE CAUSE: Incorrect installation of aileron controls in the vicinity of the control column.

Classification:
Wrong installation of parts
Aileron issue
Loss of control

Photos

Add your photo of this accident or aircraft
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
languages: languages

Share

The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:

CONNECT WITH US: FSF on social media FSF Facebook FSF Twitter FSF Youtube FSF LinkedIn FSF Instagram

©2024 Flight Safety Foundation

1920 Ballenger Av, 4th Fl.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
www.FlightSafety.org