Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 27 April 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-1 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 4693
Location: 6,5 km E of Oakland, CA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 10
Component Affected: Aircraft control systemAircraft control system
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing near Lake Chabot Golf Course. The incident occurred in the hills.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing near Lake Chabot Golf Course. The incident occurred in the hills.
Description
Crashed in the hills near the Lake Chabot Golf Course.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during landing.Loss of control during landing.Share on:
