Incident Overview

Date: Wednesday 24 April 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18530
Location: Tarawa Atoll – ÿ Kiribati
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in multiple fatalities. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in multiple fatalities. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause.

Description

Crashed. At least one fatality.

Source of Information

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Primary Cause

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