On August 1, 1980, a Beechcraft E18 (registration CC-CAK) operated by Transportes Aéreos de Magallanes - TAMA was involved in an aviation accident near Porvenir, Chile during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The sudden malfunction of the right engine during takeoff caused the aircraft to bank and strike the ground. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
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.