Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 1 August 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KN430
Location: Hong Kong-Kai Tak International Airport (HKG) –
ÿ Hong Kong
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Dakota aircraft experienced a loss of directional control during departure, resulting in a collision with a parked Dakota. The impact caused significant damage to both aircraft.A Dakota aircraft experienced a loss of directional control during departure, resulting in a collision with a parked Dakota. The impact caused significant damage to both aircraft.
Description
Directional control was lost on departure when an engine failed. The Dakota ran into a parked Dakota and Sunderland.
Primary Cause
Loss of directional control due to engine failure.Loss of directional control due to engine failure.Share on:
