Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 May 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-38704
Location: unknown –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, flight control surfaces and navigation systems).Aircraft Control System (specifically, flight control surfaces and navigation systems).
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and control between Chengkung and Sookerating. The incident involved a rapid descent and subsequent loss of altitude, leading to a potential emergency landing.A commercial aircraft experienced a loss of altitude and control between Chengkung and Sookerating. The incident involved a rapid descent and subsequent loss of altitude, leading to a potential emergency landing.
Description
Missing between Chengkung and Sookerating.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of adverse weather conditions and pilot error.Loss of control due to a combination of adverse weather conditions and pilot error.Share on:
