Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 5 May 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-38641
Location: Amchitka, AK –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing GearPrimary Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred at Amchitka, Alaska. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred at Amchitka, Alaska. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed at Amchitka, AK.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation indicates a structural failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation indicates a structural failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Share on:
