Narrative:
A propeller blade from the no. 1 engine broke off during takeoff, causing excessive vibration and a fire in the fuel tanks. Debris punctured the fuselage, injuring the captain.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 10 July 1959 |
| Time: | 08:30 |
| Type: |  Curtiss C-46 Commando |
| Operator: | Aerolineas Nacionales |
| Registration: | TI-1020 |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | San José-La Sabana Airport ( Costa Rica)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Passenger |
| Departure airport: | San José-La Sabana Airport, Costa Rica |
| Parrita Airport (MRPR), Costa Rica |
A propeller blade from the no. 1 engine broke off during takeoff, causing excessive vibration and a fire in the fuel tanks. Debris punctured the fuselage, injuring the captain.
Sources:
» La Nacion - Jul 11, 1959Photos
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