Incident Overview
Date: Friday 4 August 1972
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: South African Air Force – SAAF
Registration Number: 6850
Location: near Swartkop AFB –
ÿ South Africa
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (specifically, the rudder and elevator).Aircraft control system (specifically, the rudder and elevator).
Category: Accident
A single-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during flight, resulting in a catastrophic crash.A single-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during flight, resulting in a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed.
Source of Information
http://aircraftnut.blogspot.nl/2014/05/dakota-part-4-saaf-experience-ii-2012.htmlhttp://aircraftnut.blogspot.nl/2014/05/dakota-part-4-saaf-experience-ii-2012.htmlPrimary Cause
Pilot error ? improper control inputs leading to loss of situational awareness and control.Pilot error ? improper control inputs leading to loss of situational awareness and control.Share on:
