Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 14 June 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54D-1-DC (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-72491
Location: 6,4 km WNW of Kurmitola –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control due to severe turbulence and reduced visibility in poor weather conditions. The aircraft was unable to maintain a stable flight path.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control due to severe turbulence and reduced visibility in poor weather conditions. The aircraft was unable to maintain a stable flight path.
Description
Crashed in poor weather.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Severe turbulence and reduced visibility caused by poor weather conditions.Severe turbulence and reduced visibility caused by poor weather conditions.Share on:
