Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 3 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15817
Location: unknown –
ÿ U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight control system and potentially the aircraft’s electrical system.Flight control system and potentially the aircraft’s electrical system.
Category: Accident
A ground loop incident occurred, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The aircraft was deemed beyond repair.A ground loop incident occurred, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft. The aircraft was deemed beyond repair.
Description
Ground looped. Reportedly damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Ground loop during flight operation.Ground loop during flight operation.Share on:
