Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 29 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-108941
Location: 6,4 km from Lashio –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the engine and control systems.The entire aircraft, specifically the engine and control systems.
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 ? Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure and adverse weather conditions.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical failure and adverse weather conditions.Share on:
