Incident Overview
Date: Friday 19 October 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FL577
Location: Bangkok-Don Muang Airport (BKK) –
ÿ Thailand
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Dakota aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff, resulting in an overrun onto marshy ground. The failure likely compromised engine performance, leading to a loss of control during the takeoff roll.A Dakota aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff, resulting in an overrun onto marshy ground. The failure likely compromised engine performance, leading to a loss of control during the takeoff roll.
Description
An engine failed on takeoff. The Dakota belly landed and overshot the runway into marshy ground.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
