Incident Cessna 337F Super Skymaster CC650, Thursday 7 November 1991
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Date:Thursday 7 November 1991
Time:12:10
Type:Silhouette image of generic C337 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 337F Super Skymaster
Owner/operator:Sri Lanka Air Force
Registration: CC650
MSN: 337-01454
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Minor
Location:10nm East of Sangamankanda Point, Ampara -   Sri Lanka
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Batticaloa Airport (BTC/VCCB)
Destination airport:Batticaloa Airport (BTC/VCCB)
Narrative:
The aircraft suffered a rear engine malfunction while heading back to Batticaloa after a reconnaissance mission. The aircraft somehow made it to the airport despite the difficulties faced. It was found out that the rear engine had suffered a catastrophic failure and the cylinder block had also ruptured.

Sources:

https://www.airforce.lk/epub03.php

Revision history:

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