Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 12 August 1958
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-40-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Fuerza Area Argentina – FAA
Registration Number: T-19
Location: Trelew Airport, CB (REL) –
ÿ Argentina
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: C-47 aircraft’s control surfaces and aerodynamic stability were compromised due to the turn and low altitude.C-47 aircraft’s control surfaces and aerodynamic stability were compromised due to the turn and low altitude.
Category: Accident
A Douglas C-47 aircraft experienced a collision with terrain during a steep turn at low altitude following a night time takeoff. The aircraft was operating in a challenging terrain environment.A Douglas C-47 aircraft experienced a collision with terrain during a steep turn at low altitude following a night time takeoff. The aircraft was operating in a challenging terrain environment.
Description
A Douglas C-47 collided with terrain during a steep turn at low altitude following a night time takeoff.
Primary Cause
Steep turn and low altitude combined with terrain conditions resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision.Steep turn and low altitude combined with terrain conditions resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision.Share on:
