Incident Overview
Date: Monday 23 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15851
Location: Tiddim –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Parachute systemParachute system
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft crashed after a parachute deployed unexpectedly, resulting in a significant loss of life and damage. The incident occurred in Myanmar, near Tiddim.A commercial aircraft crashed after a parachute deployed unexpectedly, resulting in a significant loss of life and damage. The incident occurred in Myanmar, near Tiddim.
Description
Crashed after parachute wrapped around the tail at Tiddim, Myanmar.
Source of Information
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Unexpected parachute deployment during flight.Unexpected parachute deployment during flight.Share on:
