Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100624
Location: Nasagbu Island –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear systemLanding gear system
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced a forced landing during flight near [Location]. The aircraft sustained significant damage, and the pilot initiated an emergency landing.A passenger aircraft experienced a forced landing during flight near [Location]. The aircraft sustained significant damage, and the pilot initiated an emergency landing.
Description
Forced landing, no further details.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s landing gear system.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s landing gear system.Share on:
