Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 May 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas R5D-3 (C-54D)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 56532
Location: Stephenville-Ernest Harmon AFB, NL (YJT) –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine/SystemAircraft Engine/System
Category: Accident
A Cat4 mechanical failure resulted in an unplanned landing accident. The aircraft experienced a significant mechanical issue that compromised its control and stability, leading to a loss of control and subsequent landing.A Cat4 mechanical failure resulted in an unplanned landing accident. The aircraft experienced a significant mechanical issue that compromised its control and stability, leading to a loss of control and subsequent landing.
Description
Landing accident due to mechanical failure (Cat4).
Source of Information
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Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s [Specify Aircraft Type] engine/system.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s [Specify Aircraft Type] engine/system.Share on:
