Incident Overview
Date: Monday 18 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100550
Location: Membury USAAF Station 466 –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft tires.Aircraft tires.
Category: Accident
A Douglas C-47 aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing, resulting in significant damage beyond repair.A Douglas C-47 aircraft experienced a catastrophic landing, resulting in significant damage beyond repair.
Description
Hit by Douglas C-47 43-15080 (msn 19546), landing with flat tyre. Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Flat tyre during landing.Flat tyre during landing.Share on:
