Engine failure during takeoff leads to runway excursion and fire

No fatalities • Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and a subsequent post-crash fire.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, immediately following liftoff, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power in one of its engines. This mechanical failure occurred while the plane was in its initial climb phase. As a result of the power loss, the aircraft entered a stall condition and impacted the runway surface.

Following the impact with the runway, the plane continued to move forward, overrunning the end of the paved surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop approximately 50 meters beyond the runway threshold, where it was consumed by flames. While all 22 occupants were successfully evacuated from the wreckage, the incident resulted in four injuries. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the resulting fire.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power during the takeoff sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a loss of power in one engine during the initial climb following takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-05-23 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and a subsequent post-crash fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-05-23 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-05-23 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration HK-503, operated by Aerocondor de Colombia - Aerovias Condor, at Barranquilla-Ernesto Cortissoz (ex Soledad), Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft suffered a loss of power in one engine during the initial climb following takeoff.

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