Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 10 December 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-50-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 45-1060
Location: nr Camp Springs-Andrews AFB, MD (ADW) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft Lift SystemAircraft Lift System
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737 aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire during takeoff, striking the runway at a height of 1000 feet. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft.A Boeing 737 aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire during takeoff, striking the runway at a height of 1000 feet. The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Hit the ground 1000ft short of the runway and burst into flames.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a sudden and unexpected loss of lift.Loss of control during takeoff due to a sudden and unexpected loss of lift.Share on:
