No fatalities

Aircraft accident during takeoff (HP-190)

Volcán, PanamaTakeoff (climb)

On August 1, 1956, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration HP-190) operated by COPA - Compañía Panameña de Aviación (COPA Airlines) was involved in an aviation accident near Volcán, Panama during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft sustained heavy damage after crashing during the takeoff phase, resulting in two serious injuries.

What happened

During the takeoff phase of flight, an aircraft experienced a crash that resulted in the plane coming to a stop on the runway. The impact caused significant damage to the airframe, and the aircraft was subsequently declared a total loss.

Among the occupants on board, two individuals—the captain and one passenger—sustained serious injuries during the event. All other members of the crew and any additional passengers remained unharmed throughout the accident.

Findings

No specific technical or environmental causes were detailed regarding why the aircraft failed to maintain flight during its takeoff roll.