Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 13 February 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: CSA Ceskoslovensk Aerolinie
Registration Number: OK-XDU
Location: near Kladno –
ÿ Czech Republic
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Elevator control cablesElevator control cables
Category: Accident
On September 17, 1946, a Douglas C-47A aircraft crashed at Prague-Ruzyne Airport after being overhauled and painted by Ruzyne Airport. The aircraft experienced a fatal accident due to reversed elevator control cables during the overhaul process, resulting in a crew strike.On September 17, 1946, a Douglas C-47A aircraft crashed at Prague-Ruzyne Airport after being overhauled and painted by Ruzyne Airport. The aircraft experienced a fatal accident due to reversed elevator control cables during the overhaul process, resulting in a crew strike.
Description
The Douglas C-47A was acquired by CSA from U.S. military surplus. It was delivered to Prague-Ruzyne Airport on September 17, 1946. It was overhauled and painted at Ruzyne Airport and was subsequently to be flown over to the Avia factory at Cakovice to install cabin upholstery and seats. Immediately after takeoff for this ferry flight, the aircraft crashed. It appeared the elevator control cables were reversed during overhaul. This led to a crew strike until 18 Feb. 1947.
Source of Information
https://www.pomnikyletcu.cz/clanky/pomniky-letcu/ceska-republika/civilni-letouny/dopravni-letouny/ceskoslovensko/13.2.1947—dolany-c-47-ok-xdu.htmlhttps://www.pomnikyletcu.cz/clanky/pomniky-letcu/ceska-republika/civilni-letouny/dopravni-letouny/ceskoslovensko/13.2.1947—dolany-c-47-ok-xdu.htmlPrimary Cause
Reversed elevator control cables during overhaul.Reversed elevator control cables during overhaul.Share on:
