Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 March 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15303
Location: Louisville-Bowman Field, KY (LOU) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Landing gear and aircraft control systems (specifically the landing gear and control surfaces).Landing gear and aircraft control systems (specifically the landing gear and control surfaces).
Category: Accident
A C-47 aircraft approached Bowman Field and initiated a go-around maneuver. The pilot reduced power and retracted the landing gear, resulting in a steep climb and subsequent stall at a height of approximately 400 feet. The aircraft then lost altitude and crashed into the flight line, destroying four Aeronca L-3B planes and three Taylorcraft L-2Ms.A C-47 aircraft approached Bowman Field and initiated a go-around maneuver. The pilot reduced power and retracted the landing gear, resulting in a steep climb and subsequent stall at a height of approximately 400 feet. The aircraft then lost altitude and crashed into the flight line, destroying four Aeronca L-3B planes and three Taylorcraft L-2Ms.
Description
The airplane was approaching Bowman Field when the pilot decided to go around. He added power and retracted the landing gear. The C-47 entered a steep climb and stalled at a height of about 400ft. It fell off on the left wing and crashed into the flight line, destroying four Aeronca L-3B planes and three Taylorcraft L-2Ms.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlhttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Pilot decision to initiate a go-around and subsequent loss of control during a steep climb.Pilot decision to initiate a go-around and subsequent loss of control during a steep climb.Share on:
