We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
While cruising at an altitude of 700 feet, the crew encountered technical problems with the left engine. The propeller was feathered but as the aircraft was overloaded, it was unable to maintain altitude, descended into trees and eventually crashed in a snow covered area. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. Probable cause (official findings): Failure of the left engine following the failure of a connecting rod. The fact that the aircraft was overloaded was considered
Douglas DC-3