Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 July 1953
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-5-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: South African Air Force – SAAF
Registration Number: 6846
Location: Johannesburg-Randgermiston Airport (QRA) –
ÿ South Africa
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a catastrophic loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed.
Source of Information
http://www.saairforce.co.za/the-airforce/history/saaf/attrition-summaries/18http://www.saairforce.co.za/the-airforce/history/saaf/attrition-summaries/18Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly related to engine or control system.Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly related to engine or control system.Share on:
