No fatalities

1951-09-24: De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (51-5111) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Cape Newenham, United States of America

Cape Newenham, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On September 24, 1951, a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver (registration 51-5111) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Cape Newenham, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced mechanical failures during its takeoff roll or initial climb. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781255743Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced mechanical issues during takeoff from Cape Newenham Airfield, resulting in a crash and significant damage to the airframe.

What happened

During the initial departure phase from Cape Newenham Airfield, the aircraft encountered unexpected technical difficulties. As the plane attempted to climb following takeoff, these mechanical complications led to a loss of control, causing the aircraft to crash at the airfield site.

The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. Despite the severity of the accident, there were no fatalities reported, as the pilot managed to survive the event without any documented injuries.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight.
  • The primary factor involved technical problems occurring immediately after departure.

Probable cause

The aircraft experienced mechanical failures during its takeoff roll or initial climb.