Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 12 March 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FD828
Location: Radcliffe-on-Trent –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Navigation system and navigational equipment.Navigation system and navigational equipment.
Category: Accident
A Dakota aircraft experienced a forced landing during a nighttime navigational exercise, resulting in its abandonment. Investigation revealed the aircraft was lost and lacked navigational aids.A Dakota aircraft experienced a forced landing during a nighttime navigational exercise, resulting in its abandonment. Investigation revealed the aircraft was lost and lacked navigational aids.
Description
The Dakota was abandoned following a forced landing after it became lost on a night time navigational exercise.
Primary Cause
Loss of navigational aids and lack of situational awareness during a nighttime exercise.Loss of navigational aids and lack of situational awareness during a nighttime exercise.Share on:
