Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 March 1941
Aircraft Type: Sikorsky Y1OA-8 (S-43)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Corps – USAAC
Registration Number: 37-374
Location: Borinquen AAF (BQN) –
ÿ Puerto Rico
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Propeller bladesPropeller blades
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a significant loss of lift and control. The incident was triggered by a mechanical malfunction, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent crash.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during takeoff, resulting in a significant loss of lift and control. The incident was triggered by a mechanical malfunction, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed on takeoff due to mechanical failure.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure, specifically a propeller blade issue, caused a loss of control during takeoff.Mechanical failure, specifically a propeller blade issue, caused a loss of control during takeoff.Share on:
