Incident Overview
Date: Friday 30 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-24262
Location: unknown –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: UK
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss in combat, resulting in multiple fatalities. The aircraft was operating in a contested airspace when it was struck by enemy fire.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic loss in combat, resulting in multiple fatalities. The aircraft was operating in a contested airspace when it was struck by enemy fire.
Description
Lost in a combat accident.
Primary Cause
Enemy fire and misidentification.Enemy fire and misidentification.Share on:
