Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 20 March 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-93804
Location: 40 km SSW of Dessie –
ÿ Ethiopia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during flight over the Ethiopian wilderness. The aircraft was carrying [Number] passengers and crew. The incident occurred due to a sudden loss of control, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during flight over the Ethiopian wilderness. The aircraft was carrying [Number] passengers and crew. The incident occurred due to a sudden loss of control, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed in the Ethiopian wilderness.
Source of Information
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Loss of control due to a mechanical failure.Loss of control due to a mechanical failure.Share on:
