No fatalities

1962-07-30: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (CC-CLDM) — LAN Chile - Linea Aérea Nacional de Chile — Punta Arenas, Chile

Punta Arenas, ChileTakeoff (climb)

On July 30, 1962, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration CC-CLDM) operated by LAN Chile - Linea Aérea Nacional de Chile was involved in an aviation accident near Punta Arenas, Chile during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781244566Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained significant damage following a crash during the takeoff phase at Punta Arenas Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During an attempt to depart from Punta Arenas Airport, an aircraft was involved in an accident while in the takeoff phase of flight. The impact resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as it was written off following the event.

Despite the severity of the crash, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The incident occurred on the airfield premises during the initial climb/departure sequence.

Findings

The specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control during takeoff have not been detailed in the available report, though the primary outcome was the destruction of the airframe.