Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 December 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-4-1009
Owner/operator: Swissair
Registration Number: HB-ILO
Location: Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 20
Component Affected: Aircraft control systemAircraft control system
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during an ILS approach in dense fog. The crash was likely a result of an unsuccessful overshoot, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during an ILS approach in dense fog. The crash was likely a result of an unsuccessful overshoot, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed while attempting an overshoot during an ILS approach in dense fog. PROBABLE CAUSE: “The crash occurred due to failed overshoot action.”
Primary Cause
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