Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 21 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KG346
Location: 5 km SE of Bradwell Bay –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Dakota III aircraftDakota III aircraft
The Dakota III aircraft sustained damage during Operation Market Garden due to flak engagement, resulting in a crash landing attempt at the Dengie Flats.The Dakota III aircraft sustained damage during Operation Market Garden due to flak engagement, resulting in a crash landing attempt at the Dengie Flats.
Description
The Dakota III was damaged by flak during Operation Market Garden. A crash landing was attempted at Dengie Flats.
Primary Cause
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