No fatalities

1994-11-24: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (2028) — TAM Paraguay - Transporte Aéreo Militar — Puerto la Victoria, Paraguay

Puerto la Victoria, ParaguayTakeoff (climb)

On November 24, 1994, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 2028) operated by TAM Paraguay - Transporte Aéreo Militar was involved in an aviation accident near Puerto la Victoria, Paraguay during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline during the takeoff roll, leading to a runway excursion. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781208536Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

While performing the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a deviation to the left. This movement caused the plane to veer off the runway surface, eventually coming to a complete stop off the paved area.

There were no injuries reported among the three crew members on board, all of whom were able to evacuate the aircraft safely. However, the incident resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss, as the structural damage was beyond repair.

Findings

No specific underlying causes or mechanical failures were detailed in the initial report regarding the loss of directional control during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline during the takeoff roll, leading to a runway excursion.