Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 July 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-6493
Location: Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK) –
ÿ Morocco
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s control system, specifically the flight control surfaces and associated sensors.The aircraft’s control system, specifically the flight control surfaces and associated sensors.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was operating at a lower-than-anticipated altitude and speed.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant impact. The aircraft was operating at a lower-than-anticipated altitude and speed.
Description
Takeoff accident.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of factors, including a potential malfunction in the aircraft’s control system and adverse weather conditions.Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of factors, including a potential malfunction in the aircraft’s control system and adverse weather conditions.Share on:
