Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 16 October 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Far East Air Transport
Registration Number: PI-C92
Location: Manila –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft structure, specifically the wing and fuselage.The entire aircraft structure, specifically the wing and fuselage.
Category: UK
A passenger aircraft experienced catastrophic structural failure, resulting in irreparable damage. The aircraft was deemed unsalvageable.A passenger aircraft experienced catastrophic structural failure, resulting in irreparable damage. The aircraft was deemed unsalvageable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Structural failure due to a combination of fatigue and material degradation.Structural failure due to a combination of fatigue and material degradation.Share on:
