Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 November 1941
Aircraft Type: Ford 4-AT-B Tri-Motor
Owner/operator: B.F. Gregory
Registration Number: NC6894
Location: 5 km E of Wichita Falls, TX –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Lift System (specifically the wing and control surfaces)Aircraft Lift System (specifically the wing and control surfaces)
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident was initiated by a sudden and unexpected loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss of lift during takeoff, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent. The incident was initiated by a sudden and unexpected loss of control.
Description
Crashed on takeoff.
Primary Cause
Loss of lift during takeoff due to a combination of aerodynamic instability and a sudden change in airspeed.Loss of lift during takeoff due to a combination of aerodynamic instability and a sudden change in airspeed.Share on:
