Undercarriage failure leads to runway excursion during takeoff

No fatalities • Yangon, Myanmar • Takeoff (climb)

A takeoff attempt resulted in an aircraft veering off the runway following a mechanical failure of the landing gear.

What happened

During the initial stages of the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a significant mechanical malfunction involving the undercarriage. As the plane accelerated down the runway, the failure of the landing gear caused the aircraft to lose directional stability.

As a result of this loss of control, the aircraft veered away from the designated runway path and exited the paved surface. The movement continued until the aircraft eventually came to a complete stop off the runway.

Findings

  • There were no casualties resulting from this incident.
  • The primary factor in the loss of control was the failure of the undercarriage during the takeoff phase.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a failure of the landing gear during the takeoff roll.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-01-18 Douglas DC-3 accident near Yangon, Myanmar?

A takeoff attempt resulted in an aircraft veering off the runway following a mechanical failure of the landing gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-01-18 Douglas DC-3 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-01-18 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration PI-C184, operated by Trans Asiatic Airlines - TAA, at Yangon, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a failure of the landing gear during the takeoff roll.

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