ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 335080
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| Date: | Tuesday 15 June 1954 |
| Time: | 17:45 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3) |
| Owner/operator: | Delta Air Lines |
| Registration: | N51359 |
| MSN: | 13759 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1944 |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Atlanta, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Atlanta (unknown airport), GA |
| Investigating agency: | CAB |
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."
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