Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 6 February 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 12434
Location: off Telin Island, Russell Islands –
ÿ Solomon Islands
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 22 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine & Control SystemAircraft Engine & Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a sudden and rapid stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a catastrophic crash.A small aircraft experienced a sudden and rapid stall shortly after takeoff, resulting in a catastrophic crash.
Description
Stalled shortly after takeoff and crashed.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Wind conditions were unusually turbulent, creating a sudden and severe stall.Wind conditions were unusually turbulent, creating a sudden and severe stall.Share on:
