Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 18 March 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100703
Location: 14 km W of Silchar –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the control surfaces and flight control system.The entire aircraft, specifically the control surfaces and flight control system.
Category: Accident

A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to an aircraft. The incident involved a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error and/or mechanical failure.Loss of control due to a combination of factors, potentially including pilot error and/or mechanical failure.Share on: