Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 June 1975
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47D
Owner/operator: Luftwaffe
Registration Number: 14+07
Location: Kaufering –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft control systemAircraft control system
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control after takeoff, resulting in a crash against a steep bank of the River Lech. The incident was attributed to a mechanical failure following recent repairs.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of control after takeoff, resulting in a crash against a steep bank of the River Lech. The incident was attributed to a mechanical failure following recent repairs.
Description
Crashed against a steep bank of the River Lech shortly after takeoff due to mechanical failure after repairs.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s control system following recent repairs.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s control system following recent repairs.Share on:
