Incident Overview
Date: Friday 29 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15049
Location: Bastogne –
ÿ Belgium
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control system).Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control system).
Category: Accident
A small private jet experienced a loss of control during takeoff from Runway 22 at [Airport Name] on [Date]. The pilot reported a sudden loss of altitude and control, leading to a brief, uncontrolled descent. The aircraft impacted a grassy area approximately 500 feet short of the runway.A small private jet experienced a loss of control during takeoff from Runway 22 at [Airport Name] on [Date]. The pilot reported a sudden loss of altitude and control, leading to a brief, uncontrolled descent. The aircraft impacted a grassy area approximately 500 feet short of the runway.
Description
Missing, no further details.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to pilot error and potentially inadequate aircraft performance.Loss of control during takeoff due to pilot error and potentially inadequate aircraft performance.Share on:
