Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 29 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46A-50-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-101119
Location: between Chanyi and Sookerating –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control systems, specifically the autopilot and altitude control systems.The aircraft’s flight control systems, specifically the autopilot and altitude 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 280 mph, and experienced a sudden loss of altitude and airspeed. 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 280 mph, and experienced a sudden loss of altitude and airspeed. The pilot initiated an emergency landing at a nearby airport.
Description
Missing.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of pilot error and potentially a mechanical issue.Loss of control due to a combination of pilot error and potentially a mechanical issue.Share on:
