Accident Douglas DC-6B HP-539,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 330549
 
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Date:Monday 10 April 1972
Time:08:05
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC6 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Douglas DC-6B
Owner/operator:Inair Panama
Registration: HP-539
MSN: 43526/241
Year of manufacture:1952
Engine model:Pratt & Whitney R-2800
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:Manaus, AM -   Brazil
Phase: Approach
Nature:Cargo
Departure airport:
Destination airport:Manaus/Ponta Pelada Airport, AM (PLL/SBMN)
Narrative:
The DC-6 was misaligned and appeared to be too high on an ILS approach. The pilot corrected this, but the rate of descent increased. The nosegear collapsed when it struck a wall, 12 m short of the runway. The aircraft slid onto the runway and came to rest after 300 m.

PROBABLE CAUSE: Incorrect use of IFR procedures and inadequate maneuvering by the pilot.

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