Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-15-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-92897
Location: 5,5 km W off Grandcamp-Maisy –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: The C-47A aircraft’s wings and fuselage.The C-47A aircraft’s wings and fuselage.
A C-47A aircraft was struck by flak during a crossing in the English Channel.A C-47A aircraft was struck by flak during a crossing in the English Channel.
Description
The C-47A was hit by flak and ditched in the English Channel.
Primary Cause
Flak damage caused by enemy fire.Flak damage caused by enemy fire.Share on:
