Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 16 September 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18379
Location: Fayetteville-Pope AAF, NC (POB) –
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Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (C-53)Aircraft structure (C-53)
Category: Other
A Douglas C-53 transport aircraft experienced a takeoff accident at Fayetteville-Pope AAF, NC. A C-47 Douglas aircraft struck the C-53, resulting in both aircraft being beyond repair.A Douglas C-53 transport aircraft experienced a takeoff accident at Fayetteville-Pope AAF, NC. A C-47 Douglas aircraft struck the C-53, resulting in both aircraft being beyond repair.
Description
A Douglas C-53 transport aircraft (42-15872, c/n 7389) suffered takeoff accident at Fayetteville-Pope AAF, NC (POB). It apparently struck a parked Douglas C-47 (41-18379, c/n 4417). Both aircraft were damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff.Mechanical failure during takeoff.Share on:
