Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 9 February 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93598
Location: 1,6 km W off Dumog –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine Cessna 172 experienced a sudden loss of power during takeoff from Runway 27 at approximately 14:30 local time. The aircraft was attempting a standard takeoff for a regional flight. The pilot reported a loss of control and subsequent loss of engine power.A twin-engine Cessna 172 experienced a sudden loss of power during takeoff from Runway 27 at approximately 14:30 local time. The aircraft was attempting a standard takeoff for a regional flight. The pilot reported a loss of control and subsequent loss of engine power.
Description
Ditched
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of wind conditions and pilot error.Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of wind conditions and pilot error.Share on:
