Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 22 March 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KJ970
Location: 3 km SE of Lbeck –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A Dakota KJ970 aircraft was returning to Lbeck at night when it experienced a ground contact during a Blind Approach Beam System (BABAS) approach. The aircraft subsequently crashed.A Dakota KJ970 aircraft was returning to Lbeck at night when it experienced a ground contact during a Blind Approach Beam System (BABAS) approach. The aircraft subsequently crashed.
Description
Dakota KJ970 was participating in the Berlin Airlift operation. It was returning to Lbeck at night when it flew into the ground during a Blind Approach Beam System (BABS) approach.
Source of Information
http://www.britains-smallwars.comhttp://www.britains-smallwars.comPrimary Cause
BABAS approach ? potential for miscalculation or instability during the approach.BABAS approach ? potential for miscalculation or instability during the approach.Share on:
