We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Shortly after takeoff from runway 03 at Santiago-Los Cerrillos Airport, while in initial climb, the pilot declared an emergency after the right engine failed. He elected to return for an emergency landing when the airplane stalled and crashed in a field located 2 km from the airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): Loss of control during initial climb due to the failure of the right engine for reasons that investigations
Curtiss C-46 Commando · 4 fatalities