Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 30 May 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Soviet Air Force
Location: Zaliv Kresta Bay, Chukotka –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control system and potentially the aircraft’s structural integrity.The aircraft’s flight control system and potentially the aircraft’s structural integrity.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error and adverse weather conditions.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error and adverse weather conditions.Share on:
