Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 9 February 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-48B (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-56099
Location: Austin-del Valle AAB, TX –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s control surfaces, including the [Specific Control Surface – e.g., ailerons, rudder, flaps] and associated flight control system.The aircraft’s control surfaces, including the [Specific Control Surface – e.g., ailerons, rudder, flaps] and associated flight control system.
Category: Accident
A taxiing accident occurred involving a [Aircraft Type] [Model Number] at [Location] on [Date]. The aircraft was operating at [Altitude] when it experienced a loss of control, resulting in a sudden descent and subsequent impact with the ground.A taxiing accident occurred involving a [Aircraft Type] [Model Number] at [Location] on [Date]. The aircraft was operating at [Altitude] when it experienced a loss of control, resulting in a sudden descent and subsequent impact with the ground.
Description
Taxiing accident.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during taxiing due to [Specific Factor – e.g., reduced visibility, unstable flight path, improper control input].Loss of control during taxiing due to [Specific Factor – e.g., reduced visibility, unstable flight path, improper control input].Share on:
