Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 21 May 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100440
Location: Unknown –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The [Specific Aircraft Component – e.g., flight control system, engine, landing gear] was identified as the primary component involved.The [Specific Aircraft Component – e.g., flight control system, engine, landing gear] was identified as the primary component involved.
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred involving a [Aircraft Type] [Model Number] [Registration Number]. The aircraft was operating [Flight Path/Altitude] when [Brief Description of Event – e.g., sudden loss of control, engine failure]. The incident resulted in [Brief Description of Outcome – e.g., damage to the aircraft, injuries to passengers/crew].A serious aviation incident occurred involving a [Aircraft Type] [Model Number] [Registration Number]. The aircraft was operating [Flight Path/Altitude] when [Brief Description of Event – e.g., sudden loss of control, engine failure]. The incident resulted in [Brief Description of Outcome – e.g., damage to the aircraft, injuries to passengers/crew].
Description
Accident, no further details.
Primary Cause
Preliminary analysis suggests a [Specific Cause – e.g., mechanical failure, weather conditions, pilot error] contributed to the incident.Preliminary analysis suggests a [Specific Cause – e.g., mechanical failure, weather conditions, pilot error] contributed to the incident.Share on: