Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93065
Location: 3 km E of Sainte-Mre-glise –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A small aircraft, operating a resupply mission to France, was shot down near Sainte-Mre-glise, Normandy, France. The incident occurred during a resupply flight.A small aircraft, operating a resupply mission to France, was shot down near Sainte-Mre-glise, Normandy, France. The incident occurred during a resupply flight.
Description
Shot down near Sainte-Mre-glise, Normandy, France. The airplane operated on a resupply mission to France.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or navigational error.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or navigational error.Share on:
