Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 3 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15482
Location: Angeles City-Clark Field (CRK) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft communication system (e.g., radio, telemetry).Aircraft communication system (e.g., radio, telemetry).
Category: Accident
A ground loop occurred during flight, resulting in a loss of communication between the pilot and the aircraft’s systems. This led to a potential loss of control.A ground loop occurred during flight, resulting in a loss of communication between the pilot and the aircraft’s systems. This led to a potential loss of control.
Description
Ground looped.
Primary Cause
Communication system malfunction leading to a gap in signal transmission.Communication system malfunction leading to a gap in signal transmission.Share on:
