No fatalities

1954-12-29: Curtiss C-46 Commando (HK-459) — Lineas Aéreas del Caribe - LIDCA — Barranquilla, Colombia

Barranquilla, ColombiaTakeoff (climb)

On December 29, 1954, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration HK-459) operated by Lineas Aéreas del Caribe - LIDCA was involved in an aviation accident near Barranquilla, Colombia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An engine fire developed in the right-hand power plant during the initial climb phase following takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781251558Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine fire during its initial climb following takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a crash.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft entered its initial climb phase immediately after departing the runway. During this period, a fire ignited in the right-hand engine. The onset of the fire caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable, leading to a subsequent crash at the scene.

As a result of the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. There were four crew members on board the aircraft during the incident, all of whom sustained injuries. No fatalities were reported among the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was a fire occurring in the right engine shortly after the aircraft had lifted off from the ground.

Probable cause

An engine fire developed in the right-hand power plant during the initial climb phase following takeoff.