Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 6 September 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23860
Location: near San Jancinico Strait –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 30 / Occupants: 30
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A flight from APO 72 to APO 75 experienced a catastrophic mid-air explosion, resulting in the loss of the aircraft.A flight from APO 72 to APO 75 experienced a catastrophic mid-air explosion, resulting in the loss of the aircraft.
Description
Missing during a flight from APO 72 to APO 75. The airplane reportedly blew up in midair.
Primary Cause
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