Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 8 May 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-33 (DC-2)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 36-85
Location: Ogden-Hill AAF, UT (HIF) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft gear system.Aircraft gear system.
Category: Accident
A gear retraction occurred during takeoff of an aircraft. This is a potentially hazardous situation requiring immediate attention.A gear retraction occurred during takeoff of an aircraft. This is a potentially hazardous situation requiring immediate attention.
Description
Gear retracted on takeoff.
Primary Cause
Gear retraction during takeoff is a common occurrence and often results from a mechanical failure or improper procedure.Gear retraction during takeoff is a common occurrence and often results from a mechanical failure or improper procedure.Share on:
