Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 14 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 17228
Location: 3 km W of San Carlos, CA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude and control due to a combination of steep terrain, strong winds, and heavy rain. The aircraft was forced to land in a difficult and unstable landing area.A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude and control due to a combination of steep terrain, strong winds, and heavy rain. The aircraft was forced to land in a difficult and unstable landing area.
Description
Flew into a steep grassy hillside in high wind and heavy rain.
Source of Information
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fONXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=j_UDAAAAIBAJ&dq=navy%20plane&pg=7478%2C2988837, http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fONXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=j_UDAAAAIBAJ&dq=navy%20plane&pg=7478%2C2988837, http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Severe weather conditions ? steep hillside, high wind, and heavy rain ? created a challenging landing environment.Severe weather conditions ? steep hillside, high wind, and heavy rain ? created a challenging landing environment.Share on:
