Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 6 September 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 17093
Location: Grosse Ile NAS, MI –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in loss of life and significant property damage. The aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of control, leading to a catastrophic crash.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, including a sudden loss of altitude and control due to a mechanical failure.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, including a sudden loss of altitude and control due to a mechanical failure.Share on:
