Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 18 August 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15919
Location: Chengkung Airfield –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Control SystemsAircraft Engine and Control Systems
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft, a Shenjiang 308, experienced a loss of control during takeoff at Yangkai Airport, China. The aircraft failed to achieve sufficient airspeed and altitude for a stable takeoff, resulting in a crash.A twin-engine aircraft, a Shenjiang 308, experienced a loss of control during takeoff at Yangkai Airport, China. The aircraft failed to achieve sufficient airspeed and altitude for a stable takeoff, resulting in a crash.
Description
Takeoff accident at Yangkai, China.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to inadequate airspeed and altitude.Loss of control during takeoff due to inadequate airspeed and altitude.Share on:
