Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 February 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KG630
Location: Hunters Burgh –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 23 / Occupants: 23
Component Affected: Starboard wingStarboard wing
Category: Accident
A C-47 Dakota aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash due to low-altitude flight in poor visibility conditions. The starboard wing struck a hill at an elevation of 500 feet, resulting in the wing being torn off and the aircraft losing control.A C-47 Dakota aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash due to low-altitude flight in poor visibility conditions. The starboard wing struck a hill at an elevation of 500 feet, resulting in the wing being torn off and the aircraft losing control.
Description
The C-47 Dakota flew at low altitude in poor visibility conditions. The starboard wing struck a hill at an elevation of 500 ft (150 m). The wing was torn off and the Dakota crashed out of control.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Low-altitude flight in poor visibility conditions.Low-altitude flight in poor visibility conditions.Share on:
