Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 December 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3-194F
Owner/operator: Deutsche Lufthansa
Registration Number: D-ABBF
Location: Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) –
ÿ Spain
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 24
Component Affected: Aircraft Landing Gear & Landing SystemAircraft Landing Gear & Landing System
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a landing accident due to heavy fog conditions, resulting in contact with trees and ground impact.An aircraft experienced a landing accident due to heavy fog conditions, resulting in contact with trees and ground impact.
Description
Crashed during landing in fog. The airplane touched trees and impacted the ground.
Primary Cause
Heavy fog reduced visibility significantly, hindering the pilot’s ability to safely navigate and land.Heavy fog reduced visibility significantly, hindering the pilot’s ability to safely navigate and land.Share on:
