Incident Overview
Date: Monday 28 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54A-1-DC (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-72171
Location: near Glasgow-Prestwick Airport (PIK) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 20 / Occupants: 20
Component Affected: Aircraft control system (likely)Aircraft control system (likely)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of control during landing at Prestwick Airport, resulting in a crash into a residential area. The poor visibility conditions exacerbated the situation.A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of control during landing at Prestwick Airport, resulting in a crash into a residential area. The poor visibility conditions exacerbated the situation.
Description
Crashed into a residential area while attempting to land at Prestwick (PIK) in poor visibility.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Poor visibility conditions during landing.Poor visibility conditions during landing.Share on:
