Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 8 February 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-30718
Location: Welford RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Lift SystemAircraft Lift System
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a significant damage during takeoff, resulting in an accident.An aircraft experienced a significant damage during takeoff, resulting in an accident.
Description
The aircraft was damaged in a takeoff accident.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Possible aerodynamic instability during takeoff, exacerbated by recent weather conditions.Possible aerodynamic instability during takeoff, exacerbated by recent weather conditions.Share on:
