Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 28 June 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100728
Location: Biak –
ÿ Indonesia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft control system and landing gear.Aircraft control system and landing gear.
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing in a dense forest area near Biak. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft and potential hazards to personnel.A small aircraft experienced a loss of control during landing in a dense forest area near Biak. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft and potential hazards to personnel.
Description
Crashed in a forested area of Biak.
Source of Information
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/42-100728.htmlhttp://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/c-47/42-100728.htmlPrimary Cause
Loss of control during landing due to adverse weather conditions and terrain.Loss of control during landing due to adverse weather conditions and terrain.Share on:
