Engine failure during takeoff leads to gear separation

No fatalities • Porvenir, Chile • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a right-side engine failure during its takeoff roll, resulting in a ground impact and the loss of landing gear.

What happened

During the initial phase of flight, specifically at the moment of liftoff, the right engine of the aircraft ceased functioning. This sudden loss of power induced a rightward bank in the aircraft's trajectory. As a result of this banking motion, the right main landing gear made contact with the terrain, which caused the component to be ripped from the airframe.

The subsequent sequence of events led to a crash landing at the site. Despite the impact and the structural damage sustained by the plane, all 11 occupants were able to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself was deemed a total loss following the accident.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was the failure of the right engine during the takeoff phase.
  • The cause of the mechanical failure remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The sudden malfunction of the right engine during takeoff caused the aircraft to bank and strike the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1980-08-01 Beechcraft E18 accident near Porvenir, Chile?

An aircraft experienced a right-side engine failure during its takeoff roll, resulting in a ground impact and the loss of landing gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 1980-08-01 Beechcraft E18 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1980-08-01 involved a Beechcraft E18, registration CC-CAK, operated by Transportes Aéreos de Magallanes - TAMA, at Porvenir, Chile.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The sudden malfunction of the right engine during takeoff caused the aircraft to bank and strike the ground.

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