Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 October 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KN678
Location: Arkonam –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Landing GearAircraft Engine and Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A twin-engine airplane experienced a catastrophic takeoff and subsequent crash, resulting in fire and damage to the aircraft.A twin-engine airplane experienced a catastrophic takeoff and subsequent crash, resulting in fire and damage to the aircraft.
Description
The airplane ran off the side of the runway on takeoff, ran into a ditch and caught fire.
Primary Cause
Unexpected takeoff conditions and a sudden loss of control during takeoff.Unexpected takeoff conditions and a sudden loss of control during takeoff.Share on:
