Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 27 November 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-16261
Location: near Bruas –
ÿ Malaysia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed on a forested slope at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. The incident occurred during a descent.A twin-engine aircraft crashed on a forested slope at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. The incident occurred during a descent.
Description
The aircraft crashed on a forested slope, 600 m above sea level.
Source of Information
https://www.key.aero/forum/historic-aviation/139752-crash-site-of-usaaf-c-47-found-in-malaya, http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.html, http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/43-16261.htmlhttps://www.key.aero/forum/historic-aviation/139752-crash-site-of-usaaf-c-47-found-in-malaya, http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.html, http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/43-16261.htmlPrimary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically gusty winds and reduced visibility, likely contributed to the loss of control.Weather conditions, specifically gusty winds and reduced visibility, likely contributed to the loss of control.Share on:
