Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 23 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-16192
Location: ca 40 km N of Namtu –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A squadron of aircraft was shot down over a designated supply drop zone. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.A squadron of aircraft was shot down over a designated supply drop zone. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.
Description
Shot down over a supply drop zone.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Potential for pilot error or mechanical failure.Unknown ? Potential for pilot error or mechanical failure.Share on:
