Incident Overview
Date: Friday 21 February 1975
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Rhodesian Air Force
Registration Number: R3707
Location: Rushinga Forward Airfield –
ÿ Zimbabwe
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: BrakesBrakes
Category: Accident
The aircraft landed with a ground loop due to a brake failure, resulting in a loss of communication with the ground.The aircraft landed with a ground loop due to a brake failure, resulting in a loss of communication with the ground.
Description
Ground looped on landing due to brake failure.
Source of Information
http://www.dc-3.co.za/dc-3-in-africa/rhodesian-air-force.htmlhttp://www.dc-3.co.za/dc-3-in-africa/rhodesian-air-force.htmlPrimary Cause
Brake failure caused a loss of communication during landing.Brake failure caused a loss of communication during landing.Share on:
