Incident Overview

Date: Thursday 8 November 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47D (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-49039
Location: Tokyo-Haneda Airport (HND) – ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary landing gear systemPrimary landing gear system
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in significant structural damage beyond repair.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in significant structural damage beyond repair.

Description

Damaged beyond repair in a takeoff accident.

Source of Information

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Primary Cause

Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear system.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear system.

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