On January 4, 1960, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration PP-SLJ) operated by Transportes Aéreos Salvador was involved in an aviation accident near Dianopólis, Brazil during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The loss of directional control during takeoff was attributed to the degraded state of the runway surface. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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.