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Aircraft Collision with Structure During Takeoff at San Pedro Sula-Barandillas Airport (N67937)

San Pedro Sula, HondurasTakeoff (climb)

On September 18, 1962, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration N67937) operated by Prinair - Puerto Rico International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near San Pedro Sula, Honduras during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power on takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft lost engine power during takeoff at San Pedro Sula-Barandillas Airport, veered off the runway, and struck a wooden house. Both crew members were unhurt, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome During the takeoff roll at San Pedro Sula-Barandillas Airport, the airplane experienced a loss of power on one engine. Following the power loss, the aircraft went out of control, veered off the runway, and eventually collided with a wooden house. Both crew members were unhurt in the incident, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. The official investigation identified the loss of engine power during takeoff as the probable cause of the accident. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or additional contributing factors were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Sept 1962 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near San Pedro Sula, Honduras?

An aircraft lost engine power during takeoff at San Pedro Sula-Barandillas Airport, veered off the runway, and struck a wooden house. Both crew members were unhurt, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Sept 1962 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Sept 1962 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration N67937, operated by Prinair - Puerto Rico International Airlines, at San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of engine power on takeoff

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