Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 January 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-20129
Location: Borizzo –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary flight control system.Primary flight control system.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and speed.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and speed.
Description
Takeoff accident.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure of the primary flight control system.Mechanical failure of the primary flight control system.Share on:
