Incident Overview
Date: Monday 11 October 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23508
Location: Gela, Sicily –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s control surfaces, specifically the flaps and slats, were affected by the gust locks, hindering its ability to generate lift.The aircraft’s control surfaces, specifically the flaps and slats, were affected by the gust locks, hindering its ability to generate lift.
Category: Accident
A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff from Gela, Sicily, Italy, due to gust locks. The aircraft was unable to maintain lift and subsequently crashed.A Cessna 172 aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff from Gela, Sicily, Italy, due to gust locks. The aircraft was unable to maintain lift and subsequently crashed.
Description
Crashed during takeoff from Gela, Sicily, Italy with gust locks still in place.
Primary Cause
Gust locks prevented the aircraft from maintaining control during takeoff, leading to a loss of lift and subsequent crash.Gust locks prevented the aircraft from maintaining control during takeoff, leading to a loss of lift and subsequent crash.Share on:
