Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 January 1965
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 52-1058
Location: Mount Helmos –
ÿ Greece
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control systems, navigation equipment, and potentially the landing gear were most likely affected.The aircraft’s flight control systems, navigation equipment, and potentially the landing gear were most likely affected.
Category: Accident
A Globemaster aircraft experienced a significant difficulty during entry into a mountainous region characterized by heavy snowfall. The aircraft’s performance was compromised due to the challenging weather conditions.A Globemaster aircraft experienced a significant difficulty during entry into a mountainous region characterized by heavy snowfall. The aircraft’s performance was compromised due to the challenging weather conditions.
Description
The Globemaster flew into mountain which was covered with snow.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Severe snow conditions significantly reduced visibility and increased aerodynamic drag, leading to a loss of control and potential impact.Severe snow conditions significantly reduced visibility and increased aerodynamic drag, leading to a loss of control and potential impact.Share on:
