Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 2 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53C Skytrooper (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-2034
Location: Valley RAF Station, Wales –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control system).Aircraft Control System (specifically, the autopilot and flight control system).
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant impact with the ground. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the aircraft was unable to execute a safe landing.A small aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during takeoff, resulting in a significant impact with the ground. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the aircraft was unable to execute a safe landing.
Description
Groundlooped.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of pilot error and mechanical issues.Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of pilot error and mechanical issues.Share on:
