Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF – 313TCG/49Sq
Registration Number: 42-24177
Location: Busselsteeg, Middelrode, Berlicum, Noord-Brabant –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Combat
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Right wing of the C-47A aircraftRight wing of the C-47A aircraft
A USAAF Douglas C-47A aircraft experienced a spiral descent during a glider tow mission near Groesbeek, Netherlands, following ground fire near Schijndel. The aircraft disconnected from the airplane before the right wing was impacted, resulting in a descent and subsequent impact near the Busselsteeg road in Berlicum.A USAAF Douglas C-47A aircraft experienced a spiral descent during a glider tow mission near Groesbeek, Netherlands, following ground fire near Schijndel. The aircraft disconnected from the airplane before the right wing was impacted, resulting in a descent and subsequent impact near the Busselsteeg road in Berlicum.
Description
The USAAF Douglas C-47A operated on a glider tow mission to a dropzone near Groesbeek, the Netherlands as part of Operation Market Garden. Near Schijndel the right wing of the aircraft was hit by ground fire. The glider crew disconnected from the airplane shortly before the wing separated, causing the C-47 to enter a spiral descent. It came down near the Busselsteeg road Berlicum.
Source of Information
https://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T4110, http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.html, https://www.bhic.nl/ontdekken/verhalen/vijf-amerikaanse-veldgraven-in-het-berlicums-woudhttps://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T4110, http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.html, https://www.bhic.nl/ontdekken/verhalen/vijf-amerikaanse-veldgraven-in-het-berlicums-woudPrimary Cause
Ground fire near Schijndel.Ground fire near Schijndel.Share on:
