Accident description
Last updated: 18 June 2013
| Status: | |
| Date: | 15 JUN 1954 |
| Time: | ca 17:45 |
| Type: | Douglas C-47A-25-DK |
| Operator: | Delta Air Lines |
| Registration: | N51359 |
| C/n / msn: | 13759 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off |
| Airplane fate: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Atlanta, GA (United States of America) |
| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Atlanta (unknown airport), GA, United States of America |
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Light rain was encountered when the aircraft climbed through 200-250 feet after takeoff. Power was reduced to 35" manifold pressure; the aircraft then suddenly lost airspeed rapidly. Full power was applied and the nose lowered to gain airspeed. The speed dropped to 60 knots and the aircraft struck he ground as a result.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "A rapid loss of airspeed immediately following takeoff caused by unexpected, strong gusts or divergent winds accompanying a local rain shower." Sources:
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
