Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 7 June 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-6 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 17277
Location: between Momote and Biak –
ÿ Papua New Guinea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control system, specifically the autopilot and navigation system.The aircraft’s flight control system, specifically the autopilot and navigation system.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver International Airport. The aircraft was descending when it abruptly lost altitude and subsequently deviated from its planned trajectory, resulting in a collision with a power line.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during routine flight near Denver International Airport. The aircraft was descending when it abruptly lost altitude and subsequently deviated from its planned trajectory, resulting in a collision with a power line.
Description
Missing.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of pilot error and potentially a malfunctioning navigation system.Loss of control due to a combination of pilot error and potentially a malfunctioning navigation system.Share on:
