1977 Aviateca Convair 240 crash
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The 1977 Aviateca Convair 240 airplane crash was a scheduled Aviateca passenger flight that crashed near Guatemala City, Guatemala on April 27, 1977. All 28 people on board survived, but the aircraft was destroyed.[1][2]
A Convair CV-440, the type involved in the crash | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 27, 1977 |
| Summary | Maintenance error leading to mechanical failure |
| Site | Near Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Aircraft type | Convair CV-440 |
| Operator | Aviateca |
| Registration | TG-ACA |
| Occupants | 28 |
| Passengers | 22 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Survivors | 28 |
Final moments edit
The aircraft, a Convair 240, took off from La Aurora International Airport (GUA/MGGT) in Guatemala City as scheduled. During the initial climb to cruise altitude, the number one engine suffered a failure due to oil loss.[citation needed] The crew was unable to feather the propeller, and was forced to attempt an emergency landing in rough terrain.[citation needed] The plane was destroyed in the attempt, but none of the 22 passengers and six crew on board were killed.[2]
Investigation edit
The government of Guatemala initiated a full investigation. It found that the aircraft had undergone maintenance shortly before the flight. In order to perform the maintenance, it was necessary to disconnect a high-pressure oil hose from the engine cylinders. The hose was not correctly reattached, thus starving the engine of oil.[2]
References edit
External links edit
- Accident description at the Aviation Safety Network (includes picture of accident aircraft)