On December 7, 1965, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration LV-HIJ) operated by Aerolineas Carreras Transportes Aéreos - ACTA was involved in an aviation accident near Panama City, Panama during takeoff. 7 people were killed. 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 crashed into the ocean approximately 40 km from Panama City-Tocumen Airport shortly after departure, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
Shortly after departing from Panama City-Tocumen Airport, an aircraft entered an uncontrollable state during its initial climb. The plane drifted off course and eventually impacted the ocean surface at a distance of roughly 40 km from the coastline.
The impact occurred while the aircraft was in the climbing phase of flight. There were no survivors of the accident, as all 7 people on board were killed. The wreckage of the aircraft was completely destroyed upon hitting the water.
Findings
Information regarding the specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control is currently unavailable.