Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 4 May 1958
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 44-76412
Location: Qrendi –
ÿ Malta
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a double engine failure while landing at an abandoned airfield near Hal Far. The landing was interrupted, resulting in gear being deposited on the airfield.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a double engine failure while landing at an abandoned airfield near Hal Far. The landing was interrupted, resulting in gear being deposited on the airfield.
Description
Landed gear up on an abandoned airfield near Hal Far following a double engine failure.
Primary Cause
Double engine failure.Double engine failure.Share on:
