Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 March 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54D-1-DC (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 42-72464
Location: N of Celle –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Propeller bladePropeller blade
Category: Accident
A C-54 aircraft experienced a propeller blade penetration, resulting in an emergency landing at Celle Airport. The aircraft was subsequently repaired and converted to a SC-54D variant.A C-54 aircraft experienced a propeller blade penetration, resulting in an emergency landing at Celle Airport. The aircraft was subsequently repaired and converted to a SC-54D variant.
Description
Failure of engine No.2. A propeller blade penetrated the fuselage. The C-54 returned and emergency landed at Celle Airport. The Skymaster was repaired and converted to SC-54D.
Primary Cause
Propeller blade penetration during flight.Propeller blade penetration during flight.Share on:
