Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 December 1952
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47D (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-48958
Location: 30 km N of Guercif –
ÿ Morocco
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Boeing 737-800 aircraft ? specifically the main landing gear and potentially the engine.Boeing 737-800 aircraft ? specifically the main landing gear and potentially the engine.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a fire and subsequent loss of control after carrying ten passengers and crew members. The incident occurred during takeoff.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a fire and subsequent loss of control after carrying ten passengers and crew members. The incident occurred during takeoff.
Description
Crashed and caught fire after the 10 occupants (three crew and seven pax) bailed out.
Source of Information
https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k67371875/f10.item.zoomhttps://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k67371875/f10.item.zoomPrimary Cause
Possible mechanical failure during takeoff, potentially involving a degraded control surface or engine issue.Possible mechanical failure during takeoff, potentially involving a degraded control surface or engine issue.Share on:
