Incident Overview
Date: Friday 15 May 1953
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Location: Lydda Airport (TLV) –
ÿ Israel
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Other
A US military attach aircraft caught fire during a nighttime flight in Israel, resulting in its complete combustion. Investigation suggests potential sabotage as a possible cause.A US military attach aircraft caught fire during a nighttime flight in Israel, resulting in its complete combustion. Investigation suggests potential sabotage as a possible cause.
Description
The aircraft of the US military attach in Israel caught fire at night and burned out. Sabotage is suspected.
Primary Cause
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