Incident Overview
Date: Monday 26 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-16316
Location: near Tanauan, Leyte Island –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: North American P-51 MustangNorth American P-51 Mustang
Category: Accident
A North American P-51 Mustang encountered a collision with a Japanese fighter aircraft near Tanauan, Leyte Island, Philippines. The incident resulted in damage to the Mustang.A North American P-51 Mustang encountered a collision with a Japanese fighter aircraft near Tanauan, Leyte Island, Philippines. The incident resulted in damage to the Mustang.
Description
Collided with a North American P-51 Mustang near Tanauan, Leyte Island, Philippines.
Primary Cause
Collision with a Japanese fighter aircraft.Collision with a Japanese fighter aircraft.Share on:
