Incident Overview
Date: Friday 7 March 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas R5D-3 (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 92002
Location: Guam-Agana NAS (NGM) –
ÿ Guam
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control systems, engine systems, and electrical systems were impacted.The aircraft’s flight control systems, engine systems, and electrical systems were impacted.
Category: Accident
A passenger jet experienced a forced landing and subsequent fire after encountering severe turbulence. The aircraft’s systems failed, leading to a loss of control and ultimately, a catastrophic fire.A passenger jet experienced a forced landing and subsequent fire after encountering severe turbulence. The aircraft’s systems failed, leading to a loss of control and ultimately, a catastrophic fire.
Description
Forced landing and caught fire.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and system failures caused by aerodynamic instability resulted in loss of control and subsequent fire.Severe turbulence and system failures caused by aerodynamic instability resulted in loss of control and subsequent fire.Share on:
