No fatalities

Takeoff Accident at Georgetown-Wideawake Field Results in Total Loss (41-20143)

Georgetown-Wideawake Field, Ascension IslandTakeoff (climb)

On July 20, 1943, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 41-20143) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Georgetown-Wideawake Field, Ascension Island during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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An aircraft was damaged beyond repair during a takeoff incident at Georgetown-Wideawake Field. The event resulted in no fatalities or injuries.

What happened

A general aviation incident occurred at Georgetown-Wideawake Field involving an aircraft during the initial climb phase of flight. The plane experienced a mechanical or operational failure shortly after leaving the runway, leading to a crash that rendered the airframe damaged beyond repair. Emergency services responded to the scene, and it was confirmed that there were no fatalities associated with the event.

Findings

The investigation into the accident focused on the circumstances surrounding the takeoff. While specific technical details regarding the root cause are not provided in the available records, the outcome was a total loss of the aircraft. The safety record for this specific incident remains clear of human casualties, highlighting the importance of immediate evacuation or survival factors during such events.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jul 1943 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Georgetown-Wideawake Field, Ascension Island?

An aircraft was damaged beyond repair during a takeoff incident at Georgetown-Wideawake Field. The event resulted in no fatalities or injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jul 1943 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jul 1943 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration 41-20143, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Georgetown-Wideawake Field, Ascension Island.