Incident Overview
Date: Friday 29 December 1961
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-10-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Garuda Indonesia Airways
Registration Number: PK-GDZ
Location: near Surabaya –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control system and potentially the pilot’s actions.The aircraft’s flight control system and potentially the pilot’s actions.
Category: UK
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The crash was caused by a sudden loss of control during flight.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The crash was caused by a sudden loss of control during flight.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error and adverse weather conditions.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error and adverse weather conditions.Share on:
