Incident Overview
Date: Friday 16 May 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3
Owner/operator: Strato-Freight
Registration Number: NC53011
Location: Gainesville Airport, GA (GVL) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems (specifically braking)Aircraft control systems (specifically braking)
Category: Accident
A DC-3 cargo plane experienced a catastrophic landing due to excessive speed during approach, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent damage beyond repair.A DC-3 cargo plane experienced a catastrophic landing due to excessive speed during approach, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent damage beyond repair.
Description
The DC-3 cargo plane landed on a runway which was 4200 feet long but the pilot made his approach too fast. Brakes were not used until within 300 feet of the end of the runway. The aircraft continued off the runway, down a rough incline and across a dirt road. It was considered damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Excessive speed during approach led to loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.Excessive speed during approach led to loss of control and subsequent impact with the terrain.Share on:
