Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 17 January 1974
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Republic of China Air Force – ROCAF
Registration Number: 7251
Location: Taipingshan District –
ÿ Taiwan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (specifically the flight control system).Aircraft control system (specifically the flight control system).
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during descent, resulting in a significant impact with a steep mountain slope. The aircraft lost control and crashed.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during descent, resulting in a significant impact with a steep mountain slope. The aircraft lost control and crashed.
Description
Crashed into mountain.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a mechanical failure during descent.Loss of control due to a mechanical failure during descent.Share on:
