Incident Overview
Date: Friday 24 June 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas R5D-4 (C-54E)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 90400
Location: Stephenville-Ernest Harmon AFB, NL (YJT) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant impact during a crash-landing, resulting in damage and potential loss of life.A small aircraft experienced a significant impact during a crash-landing, resulting in damage and potential loss of life.
Description
Crash-landing.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing, likely due to a faulty control surface or engine malfunction.Mechanical failure during landing, likely due to a faulty control surface or engine malfunction.Share on:
