Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18627
Location: near Dunkirk –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: C-47 transport aircraftC-47 transport aircraft
A C-47 transport aircraft crashed near Dunkirk, Belgium, following reports of Allied anti-aircraft fire. The incident is believed to be the result of a shooting war.A C-47 transport aircraft crashed near Dunkirk, Belgium, following reports of Allied anti-aircraft fire. The incident is believed to be the result of a shooting war.
Description
The C-47 operated on a transport flight from Honington to Melsbroek Advanced Landing Ground B-58, Belgium. It was believed to have been shot down by Allied anti-aircraft fire. Other aircraft on a similar flight had reported being shot at near Dunkirk.
Primary Cause
Allied anti-aircraft fire.Allied anti-aircraft fire.Share on:
