Incident Overview
Date: Monday 10 March 1952
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 42-100502
Location: 0,8 km SE off La Ciotat –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Engine(s)Engine(s)
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a significant engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid descent and subsequent landing at a remote airport. The incident involved a loss of engine thrust, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a significant engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid descent and subsequent landing at a remote airport. The incident involved a loss of engine thrust, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
Description
Ditched following engine problems.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Engine failure due to a mechanical defect.Engine failure due to a mechanical defect.Share on:
