Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 26 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100833
Location: Orlans/Bricy Advanced Landing Ground A-50 (ORE) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a critical engine failure during landing, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground. The pilot initiated a gear-up landing to minimize the impact.A small aircraft experienced a critical engine failure during landing, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground. The pilot initiated a gear-up landing to minimize the impact.
Description
Gear-up landing following engine failure.
Source of Information
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