Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 December 1942
Aircraft Type: Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-11707
Location: 410 km W off Ascension Island –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft control system.Aircraft control system.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control and crashed into the sea while en route between Natal and Ascension Island. The last radio contact was at 03:37.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control and crashed into the sea while en route between Natal and Ascension Island. The last radio contact was at 03:37.
Description
Crashed into the sea en route between Natal and Ascension Island. Last radio contact with Natal was at 03:37.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions.Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions.Share on:
