Incident Overview
Date: Monday 11 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-15893
Location: El Aouina AABÿ –
ÿ Algeria
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, flight control surfaces).Aircraft Control System (specifically, flight control surfaces).
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
Pilot error ? improper control inputs during takeoff.Pilot error ? improper control inputs during takeoff.Share on:
