Incident Overview
Date: Monday 6 May 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93717
Location: near Heidelberg –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Unknown, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47A transport aircraftC-47A transport aircraft
Category: Accident
Two Douglas C-47A transport aircraft operated by the USAAF experienced a mid-air collision near Heidelberg, Germany. The aircraft crashed, while the other aircraft, 42-93717, landed safely.Two Douglas C-47A transport aircraft operated by the USAAF experienced a mid-air collision near Heidelberg, Germany. The aircraft crashed, while the other aircraft, 42-93717, landed safely.
Description
Two Douglas C-47A transport aircraft, operated by the USAAF suffered a mid-air collision near Heidelberg, Germany. The crew of 43-15676 (c/n 20142) bailed out and the aircraft crashed. The other aircraft, 42-93717 (c/n 13660), landed safely.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
