Engine fire leads to emergency belly landing at Bogotá-Techo Airport

No fatalities • Bogotá-Techo, Colombia • Flight

A training flight near Bogotá-Techo Airport resulted in an aircraft belly landing and subsequent fire after an engine malfunction occurred.

What happened

During a local training mission operating out of Bogotá-Teelcho Airport, the crew experienced an engine fire while airborne. In response to the emergency, the pilots attempted to reach a nearby field to perform an emergency landing.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft performed a belly landing and slid across the terrain for several dozen yards. The impact was followed by a fire that consumed the airframe. Despite the intensity of the flames, both members of the crew managed to evacuate the aircraft without sustaining any injuries. The aircraft itself was completely destroyed during the incident.

Findings

Official investigations determined that the primary factor in the accident was an engine fire that occurred during the flight phase.

Probable cause

An engine fire occurred while the aircraft was in flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-01-31 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Bogotá-Techo, Colombia?

A training flight near Bogotá-Techo Airport resulted in an aircraft belly landing and subsequent fire after an engine malfunction occurred.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-01-31 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-01-31 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration HK-603, operated by Lineas Interamericana Aérea, at Bogotá-Techo, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine fire occurred while the aircraft was in flight.

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