On May 13, 1949, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HC-SIB) operated by Transandina Ecuador was involved in an aviation accident near Quito, Ecuador during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase immediately after takeoff. 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 stalled shortly after takeoff during the initial climb phase, leading to a crash that destroyed the airframe and resulted in injuries to all three crew members on board.
What happened
The incident occurred immediately following departure from the runway. While the aircraft was in the initial climb phase of flight, it entered an aerodynamic stall. This loss of lift caused the aircraft to descend rapidly and impact the ground. The collision resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. All three individuals serving as crew members sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
The source material indicates that the primary event leading to the crash was a stall occurring right after takeoff. No further specific contributing factors or investigation conclusions are detailed in the provided text.
Probable cause
The aircraft stalled during the initial climb phase immediately after takeoff.
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