Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15340
Location: off U.K. coast [English Channel] –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: The C-47’s wings and control surfaces were severely damaged.The C-47’s wings and control surfaces were severely damaged.
Category: Accident
A C-47 transport aircraft experienced a catastrophic dive and ditching in the English Channel following damage sustained during a storm.A C-47 transport aircraft experienced a catastrophic dive and ditching in the English Channel following damage sustained during a storm.
Description
The C-47 ditched in English Channel after sustaining AA damage.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and storm conditions caused significant damage to the aircraft’s wings and control surfaces.Severe turbulence and storm conditions caused significant damage to the aircraft’s wings and control surfaces.Share on:
