Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 26 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-60-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-24363
Location: Natal-Parnamirim Field, RN (NAT) –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing Gear SystemPrimary Landing Gear System
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred at Parnamirim Field, Brazil. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred at Parnamirim Field, Brazil. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed at Parnamirim Field, Brazil.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a structural failure within the aircraft’s primary landing gear system.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a structural failure within the aircraft’s primary landing gear system.Share on:
