We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
During the takeoff roll on runway 26, at an IAS of 61 knots, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that swerved. It veered off runway to the left, hit several obstacles, went down an embankment, broke into several parts and came to rest in flames by the Route Nationale 7. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all three crew members were injured. Probable cause (official findings): The loss of control was the consequence of an engine malfunction due to
Douglas C-54 Skymaster