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Crash of a Douglas DC-6BF in San Salvador

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1988
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-6
Operator:
Registration:
YS-05C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Salvador - Miami
MSN:
45537
YOM:
1958
Location:
San Salvador-Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (Comalapa)
La Paz
Country:
Salvador
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from San Salvador-Comalapa Airport. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were injured.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46A-55-CK Commando in Miami: 2 killed

Date & Time: Feb 13, 1965 at 0420 LT
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Registration:
YS-012C
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Miami – San Salvador
MSN:
127
YOM:
1944
Location:
Miami-Intl
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
14606
Captain / Total hours on type:
2353.00
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a night cargo flight from Miami to San Salvador. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed in a huge explosion near the runway end. The aircraft was totally destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine during initial climb due to a crankshaft failure (fatigue fracture) and oil contamination. Inadequate maintenance and inspection on part of the operator. The aircraft was also improperly loaded.
Final Report:
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