Narrative:
The aircraft bounced on landing and was caught by a crosswind gust, causing the DC-3 to veer off the side of the runway. The aircraft ended up in a ditch.
Runway excursion
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 7 October 1948 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Linhas Aéreas Paulistas - LAP |
| Registration: | PP-LPB |
| MSN: | 12723 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Campina Grande Airport, PB (CPV) ( Brazil)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Campina Grande Airport, PB (CPV/SBKG), Brazil |
The aircraft bounced on landing and was caught by a crosswind gust, causing the DC-3 to veer off the side of the runway. The aircraft ended up in a ditch.
Classification:
Bounced on landingRunway excursion
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