We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The C-47 was flying a survey line at 400 feet AGL when there seemed to be an oil leak in the no. 2 engine. The prop was feathered and power on the no. 1 engine was increased. The no. 1 prop ran away, causing drag on the engine. Attempts to unfeather the no. 2 engine again failed and the aircraft struck the ground. Source: ASN Probable cause (official findings): The right engine appear to have been feathered unnecessarily and in too much of a hurry, having regard that the aircraft was only 400 f
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)