Incident Overview
Date: Monday 15 May 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100695
Location: within Myanmar –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The specific aircraft model and variant are currently unknown.The specific aircraft model and variant are currently unknown.
Category: Accident
A paradrop mission involving a Myanmar-based aircraft crashed during a routine flight. The incident occurred during daylight conditions.A paradrop mission involving a Myanmar-based aircraft crashed during a routine flight. The incident occurred during daylight conditions.
Description
Crashed during a paradrop mission within Myanmar.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure or pilot error due to adverse weather conditions.Possible mechanical failure or pilot error due to adverse weather conditions.Share on:
