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Crash of a Fairchild C-82A Packet in San Ramón: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 27, 1976
Registration:
CP-983
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
San Ramón - Santa Cruz
MSN:
10147
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll on runway 16 at San Ramón Airport, the twin engine airplane veered off runway to the left and continued parallel to it. After rotation, the undercarriage struck successively an embankment and a tractor parked 50 metres further. Out of control, the airplane crashed in a field and was destroyed. All six occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The accident was the consequence of the combination of the following factors:
- The total weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident was above the MTOW for the existing flying conditions,
- The crew encountered technical problems with the left engine prior to departure that was delayed several times. Thus, a malfunction of the left engine is suspected,
- Both engines were not running during final impact,
- The copilot and the flight engineer were not qualified on this type of aircraft.
- The total weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident was above the MTOW for the existing flying conditions,
- The crew encountered technical problems with the left engine prior to departure that was delayed several times. Thus, a malfunction of the left engine is suspected,
- Both engines were not running during final impact,
- The copilot and the flight engineer were not qualified on this type of aircraft.
Crash of a Fairchild C-82A-FA Packet in Serra do Norte: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 28, 1970
Registration:
PT-DNZ
Survivors:
No
MSN:
10219
YOM:
1948
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances near Serra do Norte, while on a cargo flight. All four crew members were killed.
Crash of a Fairchild C-82 Packet in Bolivia: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Mar 15, 1970 at 1200 LT
Operator:
Registration:
CP-677
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Saipuru - San Borja
MSN:
10117
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Saipuru Aerodrome, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a wooded area located 12 km from the airfield, near the Izeze River. All four crew members were killed.
Crash of a Fairchild C-82A Packet off Campeche
Date & Time:
Jul 29, 1965 at 2000 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N4834V
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10103
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
150.00
Circumstances:
En route, one of the engine failed. The captain decided to ditch the aircraft off Campeche. The airplane came to rest partially submerged few dozen yards off shore and all three crew members were rescued.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
Crash of a Fairchild C-82A Packet near Beaver
Date & Time:
Jan 16, 1965 at 1705 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N208M
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10163
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While on a positioning flight to Fairbanks, both engines failed simultaneously. Unable to maintain the prescribed altitude, the crew decided to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed in a snow covered area located about 100 miles north of Fairbanks, near Beaver. All three crew members were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Both engines failed en route due to icing. It was determined that weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing in flight. For unknown reason, the crew failed to use the deicing-anti-icing equipment in flight. The crew received a report of enroute sky conditions from the airline but did not receive any weather briefing.
Final Report:
Crash of a Fairchild C-82A Packet near Alexandria: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Dec 19, 1964
Registration:
N128E
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Amman – Benghazi
MSN:
10164
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Amman to Benghazi, the airplane was overflying Egypt when an Egyptian Air Force MiG-21 positioned beside it. The crew was contacted several times and instructed to divert to Cairo Airport. For unknown reason, the crew failed to follow these instructions and the airplane was shot down by air-air missile, dove into the ground and crashed 40 km east of Alexandria. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the pilot of an Egyptian Air Force MiG-21.
Crash of a Fairchild C-82 Packet near Perote: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 7, 1964 at 1935 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N24127
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Long Beach – San Juan
MSN:
10177
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Long Beach to San Juan, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the region of Perote. Both crew members were killed.
Final Report:
Crash of a Fairchild C-82A-FA Packet in Granite Mountain
Date & Time:
Aug 3, 1964 at 1935 LT
Registration:
N4829V
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10073
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
600.00
Aircraft flight hours:
2373
Circumstances:
On final approach to Granite Mountain Airstrip, the airplane was too low and the struck the ground short of runway threshold. On impact, the undercarriage were sheared off and the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames. All four occupants evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot misjudged the distance with ground.
Final Report:
Crash of a Fairchild C-82A-FA Packet in Santa Cruz: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 26, 1960
Registration:
CP-678
Survivors:
No
MSN:
10128
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Struck a mountain while approaching Santa Cruz-El Trompillo Airport, killing all seven occupants.
