Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 October 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47
Owner/operator: ROC Air Force
Location: Jiayuguan, Gansu Province –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Douglas C-47 aircraftDouglas C-47 aircraft
Category: Accident
A Douglas C-47 aircraft experienced a severe accident while landing in a sandstorm in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China. The aircraft veered off the airstrip due to strong crosswind, resulting in the pilot’s fatal injuries.A Douglas C-47 aircraft experienced a severe accident while landing in a sandstorm in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China. The aircraft veered off the airstrip due to strong crosswind, resulting in the pilot’s fatal injuries.
Description
While landing in sandstorm in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province, China, a Douglas C-47 was damaged when it veered off the airstrip because of strong crosswind. Pilot Yun CHEN was fatally injured in the accident.
Primary Cause
Strong crosswind conditions during landing.Strong crosswind conditions during landing.Share on:
