Incident Overview
Date: Monday 7 April 1952
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 42-24181
Location: 5 km SE of Beirut Airport (BEY) –
ÿ Lebanon
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine/rotor systemAircraft engine/rotor system
Category: Accident
A single aircraft crashed at Choueifat after takeoff, resulting in fatalities. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause.A single aircraft crashed at Choueifat after takeoff, resulting in fatalities. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause.
Description
Crashed at Choueifat after takeoff. At least one killed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
