Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 9 May 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 17114
Location: Patuxent River NAS, MD (NHK) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a rapid loss of thrust shortly after takeoff following an engine fire. The incident resulted in a significant loss of lift and control, leading to a crash.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a rapid loss of thrust shortly after takeoff following an engine fire. The incident resulted in a significant loss of lift and control, leading to a crash.
Description
Crashed shortly after takeoff following engine fire.
Source of Information
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Engine failure and subsequent fire.Engine failure and subsequent fire.Share on:
