Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 7 January 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-10-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Sabena
Registration Number: OO-CBO
Location: Costermansville (Bukavu) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s control system.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s control system.Share on: