Crash of a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation off Lima
Date & Time:
Mar 6, 1966 at 0945 LT
Registration:
N6901C
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Oakland – Lima – Buenos Aires
MSN:
4015
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was on a delivery flight from Oakland to its new operator in Buenos Aires. While descending to Lima-Callao Airport, three of the four engine stopped. The pilot-in-command reduced his altitude and ditched the aircraft few km off shore. The crew of a fishing vessel was able to evacuate all five crew members while the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Failure of three engine for undetermined reason.
Final Report:
