Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 20 August 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47
Owner/operator: ROC Air Force
Location: Beijing –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47 aircraftC-47 aircraft
Category: Accident
A military C-47 aircraft crashed onto Mount Ling near Beijing, resulting in the deaths of at least two crew members. The incident occurred during an en route flight.A military C-47 aircraft crashed onto Mount Ling near Beijing, resulting in the deaths of at least two crew members. The incident occurred during an en route flight.
Description
En route to Suiyuan Province, a military C-47 crashed onto Mount Ling on the outskirts of Beijing. At least two crew members died in the accident.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight operations.Mechanical failure during flight operations.Share on:
