ASN Aircraft accident Douglas DC-4 PP-BTQ Belém Airport, PA (BEL)
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Date:Saturday 4 April 1964
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC4 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Douglas DC-4
Operator:Paraense Transportes Aéreos
Registration: PP-BTQ
MSN: 10506
First flight: 1944
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:Belém Airport, PA (BEL) (   Brazil)
Phase: Takeoff (TOF)
Nature:Unknown
Departure airport:Belém/Val-de-Cans International Airport, PA (BEL/SBBE), Brazil
Destination airport:?
Narrative:
Loss of directional control on takeoff. The DC-4 ran into trees.

Probable Cause:

PROBABLE CAUSE: "Error of judgement on the part of the pilot in attempting a takeoff without realising the control locks. This was only realised when the aircraft had reached V2."



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