Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 20 December 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KN439
Location: near Uetersen RAF Station –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Dakota aircraft was approaching Uetersen airfield in adverse weather conditions when one engine failed, resulting in loss of control and a crash landing.A Dakota aircraft was approaching Uetersen airfield in adverse weather conditions when one engine failed, resulting in loss of control and a crash landing.
Description
The Dakota was approaching the airfield at Uetersen in poor weather conditions. One engine failed and the pilot was no longer able to control the airplane. It crash-landed and was damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
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