Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 16 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-48314
Location: unknown –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control system, specifically the autopilot and flight management system.The aircraft’s flight control system, specifically the autopilot and flight management system.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver, Colorado, resulting in a minor impact with a terrain feature. The aircraft was flying at 280 mph, and the impact occurred approximately 5 miles from the airport. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, which resulted in a reduced impact and minimal damage to the aircraft.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver, Colorado, resulting in a minor impact with a terrain feature. The aircraft was flying at 280 mph, and the impact occurred approximately 5 miles from the airport. The pilot initiated an emergency landing, which resulted in a reduced impact and minimal damage to the aircraft.
Description
Missing.
Primary Cause
Pilot error due to inadequate situational awareness and loss of control during mountainous terrain.Pilot error due to inadequate situational awareness and loss of control during mountainous terrain.Share on:
