Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 3 November 1991
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Aeromarket Express
Registration Number: EC-FDH
Location: Barcelona Airport (BCN) –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: AirspeedAirspeed
Category: Accident
A Douglas C-47A cargo plane, EC-FDH, experienced a significant accident at Barcelona Airport (BCN) following a sharp left turn. The pilot successfully counteracted the turn but lost airspeed, leading to a forced landing. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.A Douglas C-47A cargo plane, EC-FDH, experienced a significant accident at Barcelona Airport (BCN) following a sharp left turn. The pilot successfully counteracted the turn but lost airspeed, leading to a forced landing. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Description
A Douglas C-47A cargo plane, EC-FDH, sustained substantial damage in an accident at Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain. The three persons on board were not injured. Immediately after takeoff, at a height of 200 feet, the airplane entered a sharp left turn. The pilot was able to counter the turn but the airplane lost airspeed. A forced landing was carried out, causing substantial damage to the airplane.
Primary Cause
Loss of airspeed during a sharp left turn, resulting in a forced landing.Loss of airspeed during a sharp left turn, resulting in a forced landing.Share on:
