Incident Overview
Date: Monday 25 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-32873
Location: Chilbolton –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: WingsWings
Category: Accident
A C-47 transport plane experienced a loss of control due to being caught in a prop wash, resulting in a wing frost event. The pilot’s inability to regain control was a direct result of this situation.A C-47 transport plane experienced a loss of control due to being caught in a prop wash, resulting in a wing frost event. The pilot’s inability to regain control was a direct result of this situation.
Description
The pilot of the C-47 transport plane was unable to regain control of the aircraft which had been caught in prop wash of the plane ahead. Frost on the wings likely contributed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://www.airbornetroopcarrier.com/ardenneschristmasaccidents.htmlhttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://www.airbornetroopcarrier.com/ardenneschristmasaccidents.htmlPrimary Cause
Prop wash of the aircraft ahead caused a loss of control.Prop wash of the aircraft ahead caused a loss of control.Share on:
