Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 June 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: near Magadan-13 Airport –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Horizontal stabilizerHorizontal stabilizer
Category: Accident
An airplane crashed on the bank of the River Dukcha following maintenance at Magadan. The horizontal stabilizer trim was cross-connected during this maintenance, leading to a loss of control.An airplane crashed on the bank of the River Dukcha following maintenance at Magadan. The horizontal stabilizer trim was cross-connected during this maintenance, leading to a loss of control.
Description
The airplane departed Magadan following maintenance there. It crashed on the bank of the River Dukcha. The horizontal stabilizer trim was cross-connected during maintenance.
Primary Cause
Cross-connected horizontal stabilizer trim during maintenance.Cross-connected horizontal stabilizer trim during maintenance.Share on:
