Incident Overview
Date: Monday 1 December 1958
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-5-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Belgische Luchtmacht
Registration Number: K-18/OT-CWH
Location: Paulis Airport (IRP) –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A C-47 aircraft experienced a loss of control due to an unexpected crosswind, resulting in a collapse of its right-hand landing gear.A C-47 aircraft experienced a loss of control due to an unexpected crosswind, resulting in a collapse of its right-hand landing gear.
Description
The C-47 ran off the side of the runway by an unexpected crosswind. The right hand landing gear collapsed.
Primary Cause
Unexpected crosswind conditions caused a loss of control and subsequent landing gear collapse.Unexpected crosswind conditions caused a loss of control and subsequent landing gear collapse.Share on:
