Aircraft stall and crash following takeoff from Sungai Besi AFB

No fatalities • Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang), Malaysia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb after departing Sungai Besi Air Force Base, resulting in a post-crash fire.

What happened

During the early stages of flight, an aircraft departed from the Sungai Besi Air Force Base. While the plane was performing its initial climb, it entered a stall condition which led to a crash. The impact was followed by a fire that partially destroyed the airframe.

All five crew members on board sustained injuries during the accident. There were no fatalities reported among the occupants.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the pilot-in-command lost control of the aircraft because the elevators remained in a locked position during the climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered an unrecoverable state because the elevator controls were not released from their locked position during takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1959-01-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang), Malaysia?

An aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during its initial climb after departing Sungai Besi Air Force Base, resulting in a post-crash fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1959-01-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1959-01-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration KJ810, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang), Malaysia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered an unrecoverable state because the elevator controls were not released from their locked position during takeoff.

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