Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 May 1955
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47D (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-48386
Location: 17 km NE of Alamagordo, NM –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Propeller and/or Control SurfacesPropeller and/or Control Surfaces
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing at La Luz Canyon in the Sacramento Mountains. The aircraft impacted a steep, rocky slope, resulting in significant damage and loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing at La Luz Canyon in the Sacramento Mountains. The aircraft impacted a steep, rocky slope, resulting in significant damage and loss of control.
Description
Crashed into La Luz Canyon in Sacramento Mountains.
Source of Information
http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/24303/http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/24303/Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller or control surface failure due to excessive stress or a sudden mechanical malfunction.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller or control surface failure due to excessive stress or a sudden mechanical malfunction.Share on:
