Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-92087
Location: 3 km S of Bastogne –
ÿ Belgium
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A squadron of aircraft was shot down near Bastogne, Belgium, during a supply dropping mission. The incident occurred during a nighttime operation.A squadron of aircraft was shot down near Bastogne, Belgium, during a supply dropping mission. The incident occurred during a nighttime operation.
Description
Shot down near Bastogne, Belgium during a supply dropping mission.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible navigational error or adverse weather conditions.Unknown ? Possible navigational error or adverse weather conditions.Share on:
