Incident Overview
Date: Monday 1 May 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FL549
Location: Aberdeen Airstrip –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Control SystemsAircraft Engine and Control Systems
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed during takeoff from Aberdeen Airstrip, Indore, Myanmar. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft crashed during takeoff from Aberdeen Airstrip, Indore, Myanmar. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed during takeoff from Aberdeen Airstrip, Indore, Myanmar.
Primary Cause
Turbulence during takeoff, likely exacerbated by adverse weather conditions and insufficient airspeed control.Turbulence during takeoff, likely exacerbated by adverse weather conditions and insufficient airspeed control.Share on:
