Incident Overview
Date: Monday 11 July 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-40-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Hong Kong Airways
Registration Number: VR-HDQ
Location: Hong Kong-Kai Tak International Airport (HKG) –
ÿ Hong Kong
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft StructureAircraft Structure
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic takeoff and subsequent sinking due to a sudden and unexpected landing on a runway. The aircraft crashed into the water following rescue efforts.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a catastrophic takeoff and subsequent sinking due to a sudden and unexpected landing on a runway. The aircraft crashed into the water following rescue efforts.
Description
The DC-3 overran the runway on takeoff and crashed into the water. The aircraft sank following rescue operations.
Primary Cause
Unforeseen runway conditions and a sudden, uncontrolled landing.Unforeseen runway conditions and a sudden, uncontrolled landing.Share on:
