Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 22 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15453
Location: Cyclops Field (Hollandia), NG –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude and control, resulting in a controlled crash. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and was experiencing a significant mechanical issue.A commercial aircraft experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of altitude and control, resulting in a controlled crash. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and was experiencing a significant mechanical issue.
Description
Written off, no further details.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? a potential malfunction in the aircraft’s engine or control system.Mechanical failure ? a potential malfunction in the aircraft’s engine or control system.Share on:
