Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 24 July 1941
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-50B (DC-3-397)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-7705
Location: Dayton-Wright Patterson AAF, OH (FFO) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A passenger jet experienced a catastrophic engine fire during flight, resulting in a sudden and uncontrolled descent before impact. The aircraft crashed, necessitating a crash-landing to minimize potential damage.A passenger jet experienced a catastrophic engine fire during flight, resulting in a sudden and uncontrolled descent before impact. The aircraft crashed, necessitating a crash-landing to minimize potential damage.
Description
An engine caught fire in flight and fell from the plane just before landing. A crash-landing was carried out.
Primary Cause
Engine failure and ignition due to a rapid fire event.Engine failure and ignition due to a rapid fire event.Share on:
