Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-23874
Location: Manila Airport (MNL) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s wings and/or fuselage.The aircraft’s wings and/or fuselage.
Category: Accident
The aircraft sustained significant damage during landing, rendering it irreparable.The aircraft sustained significant damage during landing, rendering it irreparable.
Description
Damaged beyond repair during landing.
Primary Cause
Landing conditions likely contributed to the damage, potentially involving excessive wind, turbulence, or a loss of control.Landing conditions likely contributed to the damage, potentially involving excessive wind, turbulence, or a loss of control.Share on:
