Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 13 July 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-20-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23481
Location: off Sicily –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
A small aircraft, likely a single-engine regional jet, was shot down and crashed in the sea near Sicily, Italy. The incident occurred during a routine flight.A small aircraft, likely a single-engine regional jet, was shot down and crashed in the sea near Sicily, Italy. The incident occurred during a routine flight.
Description
Shot down and crashed in sea near Sicily, Italy.
Primary Cause
Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and turbulent sea conditions, likely contributed to the aircraft’s loss of control.Weather conditions, specifically strong winds and turbulent sea conditions, likely contributed to the aircraft’s loss of control.Share on:
