Incident Overview
Date: Monday 11 January 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A-197
Owner/operator: USAAF, lsf United Airlines
Registration Number: NC16090
Location: Oakland Municipal Airport, CA (OAK) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: Landing gear and/or control surfaces.Landing gear and/or control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft, NC16090, was attempting to land when it crashed, resulting in fire. The incident was a complete loss.A DC-3 aircraft, NC16090, was attempting to land when it crashed, resulting in fire. The incident was a complete loss.
Description
Douglas DC-3 NC16090 (“Mainliner Medford”) was flying under contract to the USAAF. It crashed while attempting to land and caught fire. Crashed.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing conditions.Mechanical failure during landing conditions.Share on:
