Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 29 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-92891
Location: Villacoublay Advanced Landing Ground A-42 –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Takeoff Roll SystemTakeoff Roll System
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a significant damage during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent landing.An aircraft experienced a significant damage during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent landing.
Description
The aircraft was damaged in a takeoff accident.
Source of Information
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Mechanical failure of the takeoff roll system.Mechanical failure of the takeoff roll system.Share on:
