Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-5-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: South African Air Force – SAAF
Registration Number: 6847
Location: near Pretoria –
ÿ South Africa
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the cyclic and rudder)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the cyclic and rudder)
Category: Accident
A single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact.A single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control during flight, resulting in a significant impact.
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:
