Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 July 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18605
Location: Damaturu –
ÿ Nigeria
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine.Aircraft engine.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred at Damaturu. The aircraft experienced a loss of control and subsequent impact, resulting in damage.A serious aviation incident occurred at Damaturu. The aircraft experienced a loss of control and subsequent impact, resulting in damage.
Description
Crashed at Damaturu.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to mechanical failure.Loss of control due to mechanical failure.Share on:
