Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 12 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-47992
Location: 8 km NW of Marlborough –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A small private jet experienced a sudden engine failure during flight, resulting in a crash-landing at a remote airstrip. The pilot initiated an emergency landing.A small private jet experienced a sudden engine failure during flight, resulting in a crash-landing at a remote airstrip. The pilot initiated an emergency landing.
Description
Crash-landed after engine failure.
Source of Information
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