Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 6 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-5-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-92462
Location: Normandy –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: ParatroopersParatroopers
Category: Accident
Following a planned airborne operation in Normandy, France, 14 paratroopers were missing after dropping their payload. The operation was deemed unsuccessful and resulted in a significant loss of personnel.Following a planned airborne operation in Normandy, France, 14 paratroopers were missing after dropping their payload. The operation was deemed unsuccessful and resulted in a significant loss of personnel.
Description
Missing in Normandy, France after dropping 14 paratroopers.
Source of Information
http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/aeropus/en_page.php?page=s26http://www.6juin1944.com/assaut/aeropus/en_page.php?page=s26Primary Cause
Unsuccessful airborne operation and subsequent loss of personnel.Unsuccessful airborne operation and subsequent loss of personnel.Share on:
