Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 March 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KN614
Location: Singapore-Kallang RAF Station –
ÿ Singapore
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A Dakota aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff from RAF Kallang. The aircraft lost directional control and the undercarriage was raised to reduce airspeed, resulting in a loss of power.A Dakota aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff from RAF Kallang. The aircraft lost directional control and the undercarriage was raised to reduce airspeed, resulting in a loss of power.
Description
On takeoff from RAF Kallang an engine lost power. The Dakota lost directional control and the undercarriage was raised in an attempt to stop the plane.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
