Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 14 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-24419
Location: Bhamo Airport (BMO) –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Helicopter rotor systemHelicopter rotor system
Category: Accident
A helicopter crashed in Bhamo, Myanmar, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The incident occurred on [Date] at approximately [Time].A helicopter crashed in Bhamo, Myanmar, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The incident occurred on [Date] at approximately [Time].
Description
Crashed at Bhamo, Myanmar.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control due to a malfunction of the rotor system.Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control due to a malfunction of the rotor system.Share on:
