Incident Overview
Date: Monday 22 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-108956
Location: between Suichwan and Chihkiang –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Boeing 737 aircraft’s flight control systems, including the autopilot and flight management system.The Boeing 737 aircraft’s flight control systems, including the autopilot and flight management system.
Category: Accident
A Chinese aircraft, a Boeing 737, experienced a sudden loss of altitude and control near Suichwan and Chihchiang, China, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) apart. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and was subsequently unable to maintain its flight path.A Chinese aircraft, a Boeing 737, experienced a sudden loss of altitude and control near Suichwan and Chihchiang, China, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) apart. The aircraft was operating at a high altitude and was subsequently unable to maintain its flight path.
Description
Missing between Suichwan and Chihchiang, China
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected change in altitude and control, potentially caused by a malfunction or instability in the aircraft’s systems.Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected change in altitude and control, potentially caused by a malfunction or instability in the aircraft’s systems.Share on:
