Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 June 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KP264
Location: near Kallar Syedan –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Dakota aircraft’s flight control systems and potentially its landing gear.The Dakota aircraft’s flight control systems and potentially its landing gear.
Category: Accident
A Dakota aircraft was on a supply dropping mission in India when it crashed while flying at a low height to inspect the intended dropzone. The aircraft struck a tree.A Dakota aircraft was on a supply dropping mission in India when it crashed while flying at a low height to inspect the intended dropzone. The aircraft struck a tree.
Description
The Dakota was on a supply dropping mission in India. The aircraft flew at a low height to inspect the intended dropzone. It contacted trees and crashed.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or a combination of mechanical failure and adverse weather conditions.Possible mechanical failure or a combination of mechanical failure and adverse weather conditions.Share on:
