Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 September 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KP235
Location: Istres-Le Tub Air Base –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 17 / Occupants: 24
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control system and navigation systems were compromised due to the reduced visibility.The aircraft’s flight control system and navigation systems were compromised due to the reduced visibility.
Category: Accident
A Dakota transport plane stalled during a nighttime takeoff due to deteriorating visibility, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact.A Dakota transport plane stalled during a nighttime takeoff due to deteriorating visibility, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
The Dakota transport plane stalled during a night time takeoff in poor visibility.
Source of Information
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Poor visibility conditions significantly reduced the pilot’s ability to maintain control of the aircraft.Poor visibility conditions significantly reduced the pilot’s ability to maintain control of the aircraft.Share on:
