Aircraft crash following takeoff at San Salvador-Comalapa Airport

No fatalities • San Salvador-Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (Comalapa), Salvador • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash shortly after departing from San Salvador-Comalapa Airport, resulting in two injuries.

What happened

During the initial climb phase of flight, an aircraft departed from San Salvador-Comalapa Airport. Shortly after leaving the runway, the aircraft entered a stall condition. This loss of lift led to a crash in the vicinity of the departure site.

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe. Both members of the flight crew sustained injuries during the accident, though no fatalities were reported among the occupants.

Findings

Preliminary information indicates that the primary factor leading to the accident was an aerodynamic stall occurring immediately after takeoff.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall condition shortly after departing the runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-06-29 Douglas DC-6 accident near San Salvador-Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (Comalapa), Salvador?

An aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash shortly after departing from San Salvador-Comalapa Airport, resulting in two injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-06-29 Douglas DC-6 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-06-29 involved a Douglas DC-6, registration YS-05C, operated by Aerolineas El Salvador - AESA, at San Salvador-Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (Comalapa), Salvador.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall condition shortly after departing the runway.

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