Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 27 July 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53D Skytrooper (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-68783
Location: Hope Mills, NCÿ –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces (e.g., ailerons, rudder)Aircraft control surfaces (e.g., ailerons, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during heavy rain, resulting in a crash.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during heavy rain, resulting in a crash.
Description
Crashed in heavy rain.
Primary Cause
Heavy rain conditions likely contributed to loss of control and reduced braking effectiveness.Heavy rain conditions likely contributed to loss of control and reduced braking effectiveness.Share on:
