Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 January 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Registration Number: PI-C22
Location: between Iloilo and Manila –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: The Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s flight control system and altitude stabilization system.The Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s flight control system and altitude stabilization system.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver International Airport. The aircraft was flying at 280 mph, and experienced a sudden, unexpected loss of altitude. The pilot initiated a go-around maneuver, but the aircraft subsequently drifted off course and impacted a hillside.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver International Airport. The aircraft was flying at 280 mph, and experienced a sudden, unexpected loss of altitude. The pilot initiated a go-around maneuver, but the aircraft subsequently drifted off course and impacted a hillside.
Description
Missing.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude during a routine flight.Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude during a routine flight.Share on:
