Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 11 March 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-18686
Location: Hsinjan Hsein –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Engine exhaust systemEngine exhaust system
Category: Accident
A passenger jet experienced a forced landing due to a severe fire originating from the engine exhaust.A passenger jet experienced a forced landing due to a severe fire originating from the engine exhaust.
Description
Forced landing. Destroyed by fire.
Source of Information
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Engine exhaust fire.Engine exhaust fire.Share on:
