Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 16 June 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-33 (DC-2)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 36-73
Location: Honolulu-John Rodgers Airport, HI (HNL) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s control surfaces and engine systems.The aircraft’s control surfaces and engine systems.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a catastrophic crash. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and speed.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a catastrophic crash. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and speed.
Description
Takeoff accident.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of pilot error and potentially a mechanical issue.Loss of control due to a combination of pilot error and potentially a mechanical issue.Share on:
