Narrative:
While en route between Phoenix and El Paso, the left engine of the C-47 lost partial power as a result of a cracked cylinder. The crew stated the left engine was shut down and additional power was applied to the right engine to compensate for the increasing rate of descent. Shortly afterwards the right engine started running rough and a forced landing was made.
Probable cause:
engine assembly,cylinder..cracked
aircraft performance,two or more engines..inoperative
Contributing Factors:
precautionary landing..performed..pilot in command
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Sunday 23 March 1986 |
| Time: | 13:10 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-3C |
| Operator: | Atorie Air |
| Registration: | N37AP |
| MSN: | 4430 |
| First flight: | 1942 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 13201 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Steins, NM ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport, AZ (PHX/KPHX), United States of America |
| El Paso International Airport, TX (ELP/KELP), United States of America |
While en route between Phoenix and El Paso, the left engine of the C-47 lost partial power as a result of a cracked cylinder. The crew stated the left engine was shut down and additional power was applied to the right engine to compensate for the increasing rate of descent. Shortly afterwards the right engine started running rough and a forced landing was made.
Probable Cause:
Probable cause:
engine assembly,cylinder..cracked
aircraft performance,two or more engines..inoperative
Contributing Factors:
precautionary landing..performed..pilot in command
Classification:
Forced landing outside airport
Sources:
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Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport, AZ to El Paso International Airport, TX as the crow flies is 554 km (346 miles).
Distance from Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport, AZ to El Paso International Airport, TX as the crow flies is 554 km (346 miles).
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