Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 8 November 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-32876
Location: Brisbane, QLD –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft?s electrical system, specifically the main power distribution unit.The aircraft?s electrical system, specifically the main power distribution unit.
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a sudden and unexpected loss of power during flight.A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a sudden and unexpected loss of power during flight.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Loss of power due to a potential electrical fault or malfunction.Loss of power due to a potential electrical fault or malfunction.Share on:
