Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 4 November 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23848
Location: Anchorage-Elmendorf AFB, AK (EDF) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Control SystemsAircraft Engine and Control Systems
Category: Accident
A small aircraft crashed on takeoff, resulting in the death of at least one occupant. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause of the incident.A small aircraft crashed on takeoff, resulting in the death of at least one occupant. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause of the incident.
Description
The aircraft crashed on takeoff. At least one occupant died in the accident.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Insufficient pre-flight checks and inadequate pilot procedures leading to loss of control during takeoff.Insufficient pre-flight checks and inadequate pilot procedures leading to loss of control during takeoff.Share on:
