Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 27 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100644
Location: 10 km WSW of Bastogne –
ÿ Belgium
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Aircraft Control SystemAircraft Control System
A small commercial aircraft, likely a Cessna, was shot down during a supply drop operation in a remote area. The incident occurred due to a sudden and unexpected change in wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control.A small commercial aircraft, likely a Cessna, was shot down during a supply drop operation in a remote area. The incident occurred due to a sudden and unexpected change in wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control.
Description
Shot down during a supply drop.
Source of Information
http://forum.12oclockhigh.net/archive/index.php?t-9630.htmlhttp://forum.12oclockhigh.net/archive/index.php?t-9630.htmlPrimary Cause
Sudden and unexpected change in wind conditions.Sudden and unexpected change in wind conditions.Share on:
