On March 2, 1993, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration EC-FAH) operated by Tadair was involved in an aviation accident near Palma de Mallorca-Son Sant Juan, Spain during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced a failure of its left engine during the initial climb phase 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 experienced a left engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a crash on an apron and the loss of both crew members.
What happened
During the early stages of flight, an aircraft was performing its initial climb immediately following departure. During this phase, the left engine ceased functioning properly. This sudden loss of power caused the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly.
The descent ended when the plane struck the ground on an apron in the vicinity of several hangars. The impact resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was the failure of the left engine during the climb. The specific underlying reason for this mechanical malfunction remains unidentified.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced a failure of its left engine during the initial climb phase after takeoff.