Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 25 November 1962
Aircraft Type: Douglas LC-47H
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 50777
Location: Davis Glacier –
ÿ Antarctica
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Aircraft propellerAircraft propeller
Category: Accident
A ski-equipped LC-47 was attempting a jet assisted takeoff when a JATO canister was released prematurely, resulting in a collision with the aircraft’s propeller. The aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair.A ski-equipped LC-47 was attempting a jet assisted takeoff when a JATO canister was released prematurely, resulting in a collision with the aircraft’s propeller. The aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair.
Description
The ski-equipped LC-47 was making a jet assisted takeoff when a JATO canister was released accidentally before it stopped firing, hitting the aircraft’s propeller. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Source of Information
http://www.radiocom.net/vx6/noel2.htmhttp://www.radiocom.net/vx6/noel2.htmPrimary Cause
Premature JATO canister release during a jet assisted takeoff.Premature JATO canister release during a jet assisted takeoff.Share on:
