Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 10 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100613
Location: near Dali –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: C-47 aircraftC-47 aircraft
Category: Accident
A C-47 aircraft lost contact during a flight from Chenyi to Dinjan. The last radio transmission was at 17:50, approximately 20 miles north of Dali Lake.A C-47 aircraft lost contact during a flight from Chenyi to Dinjan. The last radio transmission was at 17:50, approximately 20 miles north of Dali Lake.
Description
The C-47 went missing during a flight from Chenyi to Dinjan. Last radio contact was at 17:50, 20 miles north of Dali Lake.
Primary Cause
Possible communication failure due to adverse weather conditions or interference.Possible communication failure due to adverse weather conditions or interference.Share on:
