Aircraft stall and crash into hangar during takeoff

4 fatalities • Fukuoka, Japan • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft stalled and struck a hangar shortly after departing, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries to those onboard and on the ground.

What happened

During the initial climb phase of flight, an aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall at an altitude of approximately 30 meters. Following the loss of lift, the plane descended into a hangar, where the impact resulted in a significant fire.

  • The incident occurred immediately after liftoff.
  • The aircraft struck a structure, causing the subsequent blaze.
  • There were four fatalities recorded among the passengers.
  • A total of 19 occupants on the aircraft and eight individuals located on the ground sustained injuries.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was an aerodynamic stall occurring at a very low altitude during the climb.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall during the early stages of its ascent, leading to a collision with a hangar.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-12-27 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Fukuoka, Japan?

An aircraft stalled and struck a hangar shortly after departing, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries to those onboard and on the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-12-27 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-12-27 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 43-49413, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Fukuoka, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft entered a stall during the early stages of its ascent, leading to a collision with a hangar.

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