Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 February 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-2-200
Owner/operator: Suomen Ilmavoimat
Registration Number: DO-3
Location: Helsinki-Malmi Airport (HEM) –
ÿ Finland
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash. The fuselage was recovered and is currently housed at the Suomen Ilmailumuseo in Helsinki.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash. The fuselage was recovered and is currently housed at the Suomen Ilmailumuseo in Helsinki.
Description
Crashed on takeoff due to an engine failure. The fuselage is now preserved at the Suomen Ilmailumuseo, Helsinki.
Primary Cause
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