Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 29 May 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-7812
Location: Mingaladon –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during flight, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled crash-landing. One fatality was confirmed.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during flight, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled crash-landing. One fatality was confirmed.
Description
Crash-landed following an engine failure. At least one on board was killed.
Source of Information
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