Incident Overview
Date: Friday 10 December 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23593
Location: Fort Hertz –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire in one of its engines, followed by a confirmed shot down by enemy fighter aircraft.A commercial aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire in one of its engines, followed by a confirmed shot down by enemy fighter aircraft.
Description
The aircraft was destroyed after experiencing a fire in one of the engines. It has also been reported that the aircraft was shot down by fighters.
Source of Information
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Engine fire and aerial combat.Engine fire and aerial combat.Share on:
