Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 August 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-38618
Location: 10 km SE of Youngsville, LA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft WingAircraft Wing
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the loss of at least two crew members. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a significant loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in the loss of at least two crew members. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a significant loss of life.
Description
Crashed, killing at least two crew members.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure, specifically a structural failure of the aircraft’s wing or control surface, likely exacerbated by adverse weather conditions.Mechanical failure, specifically a structural failure of the aircraft’s wing or control surface, likely exacerbated by adverse weather conditions.Share on:
