Incident Overview
Date: Monday 21 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KG752
Location: Mount Sernio –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Dakota III aircraftDakota III aircraft
Category: Accident
A Dakota III aircraft, operated by RAF Transport Command, experienced a significant impact during a supply drop to Northern Italy. The aircraft was struck while operating near a mountain top, resulting in damage and potential loss of life.A Dakota III aircraft, operated by RAF Transport Command, experienced a significant impact during a supply drop to Northern Italy. The aircraft was struck while operating near a mountain top, resulting in damage and potential loss of life.
Description
The Dakota III, operated by the 267 Sqdn RAF Transport Command, impacted a mountain top in Northern Italy during a supply drop for partisan forces.
Source of Information
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/75425993, http://www.archeologidellaria.org/index.php?topic=765.0http://www.panoramio.com/photo/75425993, http://www.archeologidellaria.org/index.php?topic=765.0Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible collision with a mountain peak.Unknown ? Possible collision with a mountain peak.Share on:
