Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 8 November 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FL554
Location: North Yazagyo –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
A supply drop mission resulted in a catastrophic accident, resulting in the deaths of at least three crew members. The aircraft was shot down during flight.A supply drop mission resulted in a catastrophic accident, resulting in the deaths of at least three crew members. The aircraft was shot down during flight.
Description
Shot down during a supply drop mission. At least three crew members died in the accident.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or pilot error.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
