Incident Overview
Date: Friday 23 April 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-38574
Location: Chabua Airfield –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft rotor system (likely main rotor or tail rotor)Aircraft rotor system (likely main rotor or tail rotor)
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a significant damage during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent landing.An aircraft experienced a significant damage during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent landing.
Description
The aircraft was damaged in a takeoff accident.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a component failure or instability.Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a component failure or instability.Share on:
