Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 25 March 1950
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Devlet Hava Yollari – DHY
Registration Number: TC-BAL
Location: near Ankara-Etimesgut Airport (ANK) –
ÿ Trkiye
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 15 / Occupants: 15
Component Affected: Fuel system and landing gear.Fuel system and landing gear.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a fire and crash during landing conditions.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a fire and crash during landing conditions.
Description
Crashed and caught fire on landing.
Primary Cause
Possible fuel vapor ignition due to high humidity and a compromised fuel system.Possible fuel vapor ignition due to high humidity and a compromised fuel system.Share on:
