Aircraft crash following landing on wet runway

No fatalities • Seoul-Gimpo, South Korea • Landing (descent or approach)

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after losing control during its landing roll on a slippery runway.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, a twin engine aircraft encountered difficulties while operating on a surface made slick by moisture. As the plane touched down on the wet runway, it began to slide, leading to a total loss of directional control.

The subsequent excursion resulted in a crash that caused the complete destruction of the airframe. While the incident was severe, there were no fatalities reported among the occupants; however, both pilots sustained injuries during the event.

Findings

  • The primary factor contributing to the loss of control was the condition of the runway surface at the time of touchdown.
  • The presence of water on the landing strip caused the aircraft to slip during its landing roll.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control due to a skid on a wet runway during landing.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-08-24 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Seoul-Gimpo, South Korea?

A twin-engine aircraft sustained heavy damage after losing control during its landing roll on a slippery runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-08-24 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-08-24 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 44-87210, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Seoul-Gimpo, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft lost directional control due to a skid on a wet runway during landing.

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