Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 9 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-16174
Location: Dinjan –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft rotor systemAircraft rotor system
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a significant damage during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent landing.An aircraft experienced a significant damage during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent landing.
Description
The aircraft was damaged in a takeoff accident.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s lift system during takeoff.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s lift system during takeoff.Share on:
