We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
fatigue failure of the master connecting rod, which originated from corrosion pitting, subsequently compromised the engine crankcase, and resulted in a fire; and failure of the flight crew to follow emergency procedures by pulling the fire handle before feathering the propeller, which diminished the effectiveness of the fire suppression system.
Douglas DC-6A · 4 fatalities