Runway excursion during takeoff roll

No fatalities • Dianopólis, Brazil • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, resulting in a hull loss with no reported injuries.

What happened

While performing a takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of directional control. During this maneuver, the plane drifted from the designated runway path and exited the paved surface. The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop after veering off the track.

No individuals on board sustained injuries during the incident. However, the impact or the nature of the excursion resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was the poor condition of the runway surface.

Probable cause

The loss of directional control during takeoff was attributed to the degraded state of the runway surface.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1960-01-04 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Dianopólis, Brazil?

An aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, resulting in a hull loss with no reported injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1960-01-04 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1960-01-04 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration PP-SLJ, operated by Transportes Aéreos Salvador, at Dianopólis, Brazil.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of directional control during takeoff was attributed to the degraded state of the runway surface.

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