Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 10 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KK109
Location: 8 km off South Khulna –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: PropellerPropeller
Category: Accident
A Cessna 206 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure while attempting a landing off the South Khulna river. The aircraft was severely damaged, and it is presumed to have crashed into the river.A Cessna 206 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure while attempting a landing off the South Khulna river. The aircraft was severely damaged, and it is presumed to have crashed into the river.
Description
Ditched in a river off South Khulna, India.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller malfunction or structural instability ? resulted in loss of control and impact with the riverbed.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller malfunction or structural instability ? resulted in loss of control and impact with the riverbed.Share on:
