Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 22 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93071
Location: Latin Downs, Wantage –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a loss of life.
Description
Crashed. At least one fatality.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or pilot error.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or pilot error.Share on:
