Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 3 October 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-2-115L
Owner/operator: Southampton Air Services
Registration Number: G-AGBH
Location: Malta-Luqa Airport (MLA) –
ÿ Malta
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: Aircraft rotor system (specifically the main rotor blades).Aircraft rotor system (specifically the main rotor blades).
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a significant structural damage and inability to continue.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a sudden loss of lift during takeoff, resulting in a significant structural damage and inability to continue.
Description
Swung off runway on takeoff; damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Loss of lift during takeoff due to a sudden and unexpected change in airflow.Loss of lift during takeoff due to a sudden and unexpected change in airflow.Share on:
