HK-1383 — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

October 26, 1973Accident
After it departed Barranquilla Airport, while cruising over the Caribbean Sea at an altitude of 10,000 feet, the left engine caught fire. The crew activated the fire extinguishing system but the was unable to feather the propeller due to a technical issue. Due increase speed and avoid any stall, the captain plunged and the passenger jettisoned the cargo.
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Powerplant fire and failure of the feathering system which led to critical flight conditions when the prop began windmilling. The following factors were reported: - The aircraft was overloaded by 1,167 kilos, - The crew was not aware of the load prior to departure. Full accident record