Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 29 June 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-1 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 01984
Location: 1,6 km E of San Crist¢bal Island, Gal pagos Islands –
ÿ Ecuador
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control systems)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control systems)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control due to severe turbulence and reduced visibility during a rainstorm. The aircraft was unable to maintain altitude and subsequently crashed.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control due to severe turbulence and reduced visibility during a rainstorm. The aircraft was unable to maintain altitude and subsequently crashed.
Description
Crashed in bad weather.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and reduced visibility caused by heavy rain and wind.Severe turbulence and reduced visibility caused by heavy rain and wind.Share on:
