Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 1 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-38585
Location: Bhamo –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft wings and control surfaces.Aircraft wings and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A significant impact occurred due to a ridge, causing aerodynamic instability and loss of control.A significant impact occurred due to a ridge, causing aerodynamic instability and loss of control.
Description
Impacted a ridge.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Ridge terrain likely exacerbated existing aerodynamic issues, leading to a loss of lift and control.Ridge terrain likely exacerbated existing aerodynamic issues, leading to a loss of lift and control.Share on:
