Narrative:
The DC-3 crashed into Barilla Bay immediately after takeoff.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Loss of lateral control during a turn at low altitude soon after take-off. The probable cause of the loss of lateral control was the presence of ice on the aircraft surface."
Loss of control
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 8 August 1951 |
| Time: | 21:00 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Trans Australia Airlines - TAA |
| Registration: | VH-TAT |
| MSN: | 13083 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Barilla Bay, TAS ( Australia)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Hobart Airport, TAS (HBA/YMHB), Australia |
| Melbourne (unknown airport), VIC, Australia |
The DC-3 crashed into Barilla Bay immediately after takeoff.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "Loss of lateral control during a turn at low altitude soon after take-off. The probable cause of the loss of lateral control was the presence of ice on the aircraft surface."
Classification:
IcingLoss of control
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