Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 23 February 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-49J (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-1989
Location: 24 km NW of Colorado Springs, CO –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A fatal aviation accident occurred involving a single aircraft. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in loss of life.A fatal aviation accident occurred involving a single aircraft. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in loss of life.
Description
Crashed; fatal accident.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, including aerodynamic instability and a sudden loss of control.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, including aerodynamic instability and a sudden loss of control.Share on:
