Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 8 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-92788
Location: Angeles City-Clark Field (CRK) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control surfaces and landing gear.Aircraft control surfaces and landing gear.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing at Angeles City-Clark Field, Philippines. The incident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing at Angeles City-Clark Field, Philippines. The incident resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.
Description
Crashed during landing at Angeles City-Clark Field, Philippines.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions, specifically gusty winds and reduced visibility.Loss of control due to adverse weather conditions, specifically gusty winds and reduced visibility.Share on:
