Incident Overview
Date: Friday 2 February 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-5-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-48771
Location: near Schweich, Trier –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the cyclic and rudder)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the cyclic and rudder)
Category: Accident
A single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact at [Location].A single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact at [Location].
Description
Crashed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Pilot error ? improper control inputs leading to loss of situational awareness and control.Pilot error ? improper control inputs leading to loss of situational awareness and control.Share on:
