Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 January 1962
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Ethiopian Air Lines
Registration Number: ET-T-1
Location: Tippi Airport (TIE) –
ÿ Ethiopia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 18
Component Affected: DC-3 AircraftDC-3 Aircraft
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft swerved during takeoff and crashed into a mill, resulting in the death of a young girl and serious injuries to three ground personnel. This incident highlights the risks associated with takeoff maneuvers and the potential for catastrophic consequences.A DC-3 aircraft swerved during takeoff and crashed into a mill, resulting in the death of a young girl and serious injuries to three ground personnel. This incident highlights the risks associated with takeoff maneuvers and the potential for catastrophic consequences.
Description
The DC-3 swerved on takeoff. It crashed into a mill after striking some people nearby. A young girl died and three people on the ground were seriously injured.
Primary Cause
Takeoff Maneuver ? SwervingTakeoff Maneuver ? SwervingShare on:
