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Crash of a Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation in Panama City: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 30, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
HP-467
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4678
YOM:
1957
Location:
Panama City-Tocumen
Panamá
Country:
Panama
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Panama City-Tocumen Airport, while in initial climb, the four engine stalled and crashed in a huge explosion near the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed and all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The engine number three caught fire shortly after rotation and control was lost.

Crash of a Loening C2-C Air Yacht in San José

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1928
Type of aircraft:
Loening C-2 Air Yacht
Operator:
Registration:
NC9713
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San José - Panama City
MSN:
214
YOM:
1928
Location:
San José
San José (Central Valley)
Country:
Costa Rica
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a survey mission over the Canal zone in Panama and departed San José Airport with two passengers and two crew members, a mechanic and a pilot. As the aircraft was too heavy, one passenger was asked to leave and part of the mail was offloaded as well. On the second attempt to takeoff, the airplane lifted off but was caught by downdrafts, struck trees and crashed. All four occupants were uninjured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Caught by downdrafts during takeoff.
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