Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15636
Location: Wertheim am Main-Advanced Landing Ground Y-88 –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The C-47A aircraft.The C-47A aircraft.
Category: Accident
A C-47A aircraft was struck by two North American P-51 Mustangs during a strafe attack at Wertheim am Main-Advanced Landing Ground Y-88.A C-47A aircraft was struck by two North American P-51 Mustangs during a strafe attack at Wertheim am Main-Advanced Landing Ground Y-88.
Description
The C-47A was strafed by two North American P-51 Mustangs at Wertheim am Main-Advanced Landing Ground Y-88.
Primary Cause
The incident is likely a result of the C-47A’s vulnerability to close-range attacks, potentially due to its relatively low radar profile and limited defensive capabilities against multiple, fast-flying aircraft.The incident is likely a result of the C-47A’s vulnerability to close-range attacks, potentially due to its relatively low radar profile and limited defensive capabilities against multiple, fast-flying aircraft.Share on:
