Incident Overview
Date: Friday 17 October 1952
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: California Air Charter
Location: near Palmdale, CA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: The Lockheed 12A aircraft’s right wing.The Lockheed 12A aircraft’s right wing.
Category: Accident
A Lockheed 12A aircraft was involved in a collision with a DC-3 aircraft while flying beneath the Lockheed. The DC-3 struck the aircraft with its right wing, resulting in both aircraft landing safely.A Lockheed 12A aircraft was involved in a collision with a DC-3 aircraft while flying beneath the Lockheed. The DC-3 struck the aircraft with its right wing, resulting in both aircraft landing safely.
Description
A Lockheed 12A aircraft was used for a movie to get some shots of the DC-3. While flying underneath the Lockheed, the DC-3 struck the aircraft with its right wing. Both aircraft landed safely.
Primary Cause
Collision between an aircraft and a DC-3 aircraft.Collision between an aircraft and a DC-3 aircraft.Share on:
