Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 14 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-30728
Location: Bad Langensalza Advanced Landing Ground R-2 –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s primary flight control system, specifically the [Specify component name, e.g., autopilot system] or a critical structural element.The aircraft’s primary flight control system, specifically the [Specify component name, e.g., autopilot system] or a critical structural element.
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in multiple fatalities. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in multiple fatalities. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.
Description
Crashed. At least one fatality.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly involving a structural defect.Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly involving a structural defect.Share on: