Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 3 April 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KP241
Location: Stoney Cross RAF Station –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: AirplaneAirplane
Category: Accident
A Dakota C.4 aircraft experienced a single engine overshoot, resulting in a catastrophic crash and fire. The pilot lost control of the aircraft.A Dakota C.4 aircraft experienced a single engine overshoot, resulting in a catastrophic crash and fire. The pilot lost control of the aircraft.
Description
During a single engine overshoot, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The Dakota C.4 crashed and burst into flames.
Primary Cause
Single engine overshoot.Single engine overshoot.Share on:
