Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 June 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-38689
Location: Bowling Green Municipal Airport, KY –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control surfaces).Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control surfaces).
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was flying at a high altitude and speed.A passenger aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was flying at a high altitude and speed.
Description
Involved in an accident.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of wind shear and a sudden change in altitude.Loss of control due to a combination of wind shear and a sudden change in altitude.Share on:
