Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 June 1934
Aircraft Type: Ford 4-AT-B Tri-Motor
Owner/operator: Mulzer Flying Service
Registration Number: NC7685
Location: Columbus, OH –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)Aircraft Control Surfaces (e.g., ailerons, elevators, rudder)
Category: Other
A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude due to strong, gusty winds, leading to a rapid descent and potential loss of control.A small aircraft experienced a significant loss of altitude due to strong, gusty winds, leading to a rapid descent and potential loss of control.
Description
Blown over by strong winds.
Primary Cause
Strong winds significantly reduced lift and increased drag, causing the aircraft to lose altitude and control.Strong winds significantly reduced lift and increased drag, causing the aircraft to lose altitude and control.Share on:
