No fatalities

1962-11-02: Curtiss C-46 Commando (YV-C-LBH) — Linea Expressa Bolivar Compania Aérea - LEBCA — Carora, Venezuela

Carora, VenezuelaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 2, 1962, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration YV-C-LBH) operated by Linea Expressa Bolivar Compania Aérea - LEBCA was involved in an aviation accident near Carora, Venezuela during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway during landing, leading to a post-landing fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781244365Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo flight transporting livestock ended in an aircraft fire after veering off the runway during the landing phase.

What happened

A cargo operation departing from Miami resulted in a significant accident upon arrival. The aircraft, which was tasked with transporting twelve pedigree bulls, lost control immediately following its touchdown on the runway. During the landing sequence, the plane veered off the paved surface and subsequently caught fire.

While the intense flames destroyed the airframe, both members of the flight crew managed to exit the cabin safely. There were no injuries reported among the pilots. However, the incident resulted in the deaths of all 12 animals being transported on the flight.

Findings

The aircraft lost directional control during the landing phase, leading to the excursion from the runway and the resulting fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway during landing, leading to a post-landing fire.