Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 31 May 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KG517
Location: Imphal Airport (IMF) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced catastrophic damage to its undercarriage following a collapse of the landing gear structure. The damage is deemed irreparable.A passenger aircraft experienced catastrophic damage to its undercarriage following a collapse of the landing gear structure. The damage is deemed irreparable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair when undercarriage collapsed.
Primary Cause
Collapse of the landing gear structure.Collapse of the landing gear structure.Share on:
