Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-92913
Location: Giessen Advanced Landing Ground Y-84 –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft rotor system (specifically the main rotor blades).Aircraft rotor system (specifically the main rotor blades).
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident was initiated by a sudden and unexpected loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident was initiated by a sudden and unexpected loss of control.
Description
Crashed on takeoff.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of lift during takeoff due to a combination of aerodynamic instability and a sudden change in airspeed.Loss of lift during takeoff due to a combination of aerodynamic instability and a sudden change in airspeed.Share on:
