Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 3 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93334
Location: near Myitkyina –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47 transport aircraftC-47 transport aircraft
Category: Accident
A C-47 transport aircraft experienced a catastrophic impact during a supply drop near Myitkyina, Myanmar. The impact occurred on a mountainous terrain.A C-47 transport aircraft experienced a catastrophic impact during a supply drop near Myitkyina, Myanmar. The impact occurred on a mountainous terrain.
Description
The C-47 impacted a mountain side during a supply drop near Myitkyina, Myanmar.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions exacerbated by mountainous terrain.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions exacerbated by mountainous terrain.Share on:
