Incident Overview
A ground collision occurred at Aguadilla Airport involving two aircraft. The incident took place while a pilot, who was the sole occupant, was transferring a C-54 aircraft between parking spaces. During the taxi maneuver, hydraulic problems developed, leading to a loss of control.
Sequence of Events
The C-54 was proceeding along a taxiway when the pilot encountered hydraulic difficulties. The loss of control caused the aircraft to veer and collide with a stationary Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation, registered HI-542CT. This Super Constellation was operated by Aerolineas Mundo (AMSA). After the impact, the C-54 continued moving and eventually came to rest in a ditch adjacent to the taxiway.
Damage and Injuries
The pilot of the C-54 was uninjured in the accident. However, both the C-54 and the parked Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation sustained substantial damage. The damage was so extensive that neither aircraft was repairable, resulting in their write-off.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a loss of control during taxiing following hydraulic problems.