Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 25 December 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FD903
Location: off Spain –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Navigation System and Communication EquipmentAircraft Navigation System and Communication Equipment
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced a loss of communication and navigation over sea en route to Gibraltar. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and was experiencing significant turbulence.A passenger aircraft experienced a loss of communication and navigation over sea en route to Gibraltar. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and was experiencing significant turbulence.
Description
Lost over sea en route to Gibraltar.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and loss of communication due to inadequate weather monitoring and pilot response.Severe turbulence and loss of communication due to inadequate weather monitoring and pilot response.Share on:
