Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 5 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FZ674
Location: Amblie Advanced Landing Ground B-14 –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A Douglas Dakota III aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during landing at Amblie Advanced Landing Ground B-14, France, due to heavy fog.A Douglas Dakota III aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control during landing at Amblie Advanced Landing Ground B-14, France, due to heavy fog.
Description
The Douglas Dakota III flew into the ground in fog at Amblie Advanced Landing Ground B-14, France.
Primary Cause
Heavy fog conditions significantly reduced visibility and created a challenging landing environment.Heavy fog conditions significantly reduced visibility and created a challenging landing environment.Share on:
