Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 31 January 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-50-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 45-1113
Location: 8 km N of La Tinta –
ÿ Guatemala
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Control SystemAircraft Engine and Control System
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden and catastrophic stall, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash. The aircraft tragically resulted in the loss of all passengers and crew.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden and catastrophic stall, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent and subsequent crash. The aircraft tragically resulted in the loss of all passengers and crew.
Description
The aircraft stalled and crashed, killing at least one on board.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Stall caused by aerodynamic instability during flight.Stall caused by aerodynamic instability during flight.Share on:
