Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 27 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100862
Location: Hemroulle –
ÿ Belgium
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
A single-engine aircraft was shot down during a mission to Bastogne, resulting in a forced landing. The aircraft?s mission was to support the Allied forces in the region.A single-engine aircraft was shot down during a mission to Bastogne, resulting in a forced landing. The aircraft?s mission was to support the Allied forces in the region.
Description
Shot down by flak while on a mission to Bastogne. The aircraft carried out a forced landing.
Primary Cause
Flak engagement during a mission.Flak engagement during a mission.Share on:
