Narrative:
No.1 engine failure due to oil exhaustion. The prop couldn't be feathered and the aircraft made an emergency landing in rough terrain.
PROBABLE CAUSE: No. 1 engine cylinders and oil-high pressure hose not correctly reconnected after maintenance.
accident date: 27-04-1977
type: Convair CV-440
registration: TI-ACA
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 27 April 1977 |
| Type: |  Convair CV-440 |
| Operator: | Aviateca |
| Registration: | TG-ACA |
| MSN: | 143 |
| First flight: | 1954 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 22 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 28 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Guatemala City ( Guatemala)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Guatemala City-La Aurora Airport (GUA/MGGT), Guatemala |
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No.1 engine failure due to oil exhaustion. The prop couldn't be feathered and the aircraft made an emergency landing in rough terrain.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: No. 1 engine cylinders and oil-high pressure hose not correctly reconnected after maintenance.
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accident date: 27-04-1977
type: Convair CV-440
registration: TI-ACA
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