Incident Overview
Date: Friday 17 November 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Garuda Indonesia Airways
Registration Number: PK-DPB
Location: Surabaya/Perak Airport –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: No.1 PropellerNo.1 Propeller
Category: Accident
A Garuda DC-3 aircraft returned to land after takeoff from Surabaya/Perak Airport, Indonesia, and veered off the runway, resulting in the death of both pilots.A Garuda DC-3 aircraft returned to land after takeoff from Surabaya/Perak Airport, Indonesia, and veered off the runway, resulting in the death of both pilots.
Description
The Garuda DC-3 returned to land after takeoff from Surabaya/Perak Airport, Indonesia. The aircraft veered off the runway and hit a ditch. The no.1 propeller broke off and penetrated the cockpit, killing both pilots.
Source of Information
https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=MMNIOD04:000093890:mpeg21:a0030https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=MMNIOD04:000093890:mpeg21:a0030Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the no.1 propeller during takeoff.Mechanical failure of the no.1 propeller during takeoff.Share on:
