Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 25 October 1955
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Maritime Central Airways
Registration Number: CF-HTP
Location: Hall Beach (DEW Line Site 30), NU –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft electrical system, specifically the main power distribution unit.Aircraft electrical system, specifically the main power distribution unit.
Category: UK
A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a sudden and unexpected loss of power during flight.A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a sudden and unexpected loss of power during flight.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Loss of electrical power due to a potential lightning strike.Loss of electrical power due to a potential lightning strike.Share on:
