Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 22 December 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18674
Location: 10 km W of Fairfield, CA –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred on December 27, 1942, resulting in wreckage. Investigation revealed the crash occurred due to a mechanical failure.A serious aviation incident occurred on December 27, 1942, resulting in wreckage. Investigation revealed the crash occurred due to a mechanical failure.
Description
Crashed. The wreckage was found on 27 December 1942.
Primary Cause
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