Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 March 1952
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Lines
Registration Number: PI-C5
Location: near Cebu-Lahug Airport –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft structure, specifically the roof and upper portion of the aircraft.Aircraft structure, specifically the roof and upper portion of the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft struck the roof of a house, resulting in a catastrophic crash.A DC-3 aircraft struck the roof of a house, resulting in a catastrophic crash.
Description
The DC-3 struck the top of a house and crashed.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically a strong gust of wind, likely exacerbated the aircraft?s instability.Weather conditions, specifically a strong gust of wind, likely exacerbated the aircraft?s instability.Share on:
