Incident Overview
Date: Monday 19 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KG727
Location: Bari Airport (BRI) –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft undercarriageAircraft undercarriage
Category: Accident
A Bari Airport aircraft experienced a catastrophic damage to its undercarriage when it retracted prematurely.A Bari Airport aircraft experienced a catastrophic damage to its undercarriage when it retracted prematurely.
Description
Damaged beyond repair at Bari Airport, Italy when the undercarriage retracted prematurely.
Primary Cause
Premature undercarriage retraction likely caused by a mechanical failure or instability.Premature undercarriage retraction likely caused by a mechanical failure or instability.Share on:
