Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 13 September 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-52C (DC-3-402)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-7701
Location: Big Springs Golf Club, KY –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Cat.5 engine failure during takeoff resulted in three occupants injuries. Following the incident, the aircraft was utilized as a ground instructional airframe.A Cat.5 engine failure during takeoff resulted in three occupants injuries. Following the incident, the aircraft was utilized as a ground instructional airframe.
Description
Takeoff accident due to engine failure (Cat.5). Three occupants were injured. After the accident, the aircraft was used as a ground instructional airframe.
Primary Cause
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