Incident Overview
Date: Monday 16 May 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47D (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-48401
Location: 5 km E of Roswell-Walker AFB, NM –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Engine(s)Engine(s)
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine fire during flight, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent crash.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine fire during flight, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed after engine fire. One bailed out.
Primary Cause
Engine failure due to a lithium alloy issue.Engine failure due to a lithium alloy issue.Share on:
