Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 2 May 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FL534
Location: Laleghat –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear and rotor systemLanding gear and rotor system
Category: Accident
A buffalo collided with a helicopter during landing operations at Laleghat, India. The impact caused significant damage to the helicopter.A buffalo collided with a helicopter during landing operations at Laleghat, India. The impact caused significant damage to the helicopter.
Description
Hit a buffalo during landing at Laleghat, India.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the landing gear or rotor system due to the impact.Mechanical failure of the landing gear or rotor system due to the impact.Share on:
