Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 21 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-40-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-24045
Location: Membury USAAF Station 466 –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear.Landing gear.
Category: Accident
An aircraft crashed on landing, resulting in the death of at least one occupant. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.An aircraft crashed on landing, resulting in the death of at least one occupant. Investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.
Description
The aircraft crashed on landing. At least one occupant died in the accident.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing.Mechanical failure during landing.Share on:
