Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 5 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KG779
Location: Glasgow-Prestwick Airport (PIK) –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Dakota KG801 aircraftDakota KG801 aircraft
Category: Accident
A collision occurred between RAF Dakota KG801 and Glasgow-Prestwick Airport. The aircraft experienced a loss of control and impacted the ground.A collision occurred between RAF Dakota KG801 and Glasgow-Prestwick Airport. The aircraft experienced a loss of control and impacted the ground.
Description
Collision with RAF Dakota KG801 (c/n 25478/14033) at Glasgow-Prestwick Airport, U.K. (PIK).
Primary Cause
Possible loss of control due to adverse weather conditions or pilot error.Possible loss of control due to adverse weather conditions or pilot error.Share on:
