Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23692
Location: Markham Valley –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Rotor systemRotor system
Category: Accident
A helicopter crash occurred at Markham Valley, Philippines. The helicopter was a single-engine, light utility helicopter.A helicopter crash occurred at Markham Valley, Philippines. The helicopter was a single-engine, light utility helicopter.
Description
Crashed at Markham Valley, Philippines.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a malfunction of the rotor system.Mechanical failure ? likely a malfunction of the rotor system.Share on:
