Incident Overview
Date: Friday 9 February 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-49580
Location: unknown –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing, 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 Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver International Airport. The aircraft was flying at a moderate altitude and speed, and experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude. The pilot initiated an emergency landing at a nearby airport.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver International Airport. The aircraft was flying at a moderate altitude and speed, and experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude. The pilot initiated an emergency landing at a nearby airport.
Description
Missing.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude during flight.Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude during flight.Share on: