Zone

Crash of a Ford 5 in Tiputini

Date & Time: Sep 10, 1946
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HC-SBI
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Country:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The three engine aircraft was involved in a cargo flight with a load of cement. For unknown reason, the pilot was forced to abandon the takeoff procedure. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to a halt. All three occupants were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.