Incident Overview
Date: Monday 30 October 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-75-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-100864
Location: unknown –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Helicopter rotor system.Helicopter rotor system.
Category: Accident
A helicopter malfunction occurred between the Denain/Prouvy and Advanced Landing Ground A-83, Saint Marceau Airfield. The helicopter was lost during flight.A helicopter malfunction occurred between the Denain/Prouvy and Advanced Landing Ground A-83, Saint Marceau Airfield. The helicopter was lost during flight.
Description
Missing between Denain/Prouvy (Advanced Landing Ground A-83) Saint Marceau Airfield (Advanced Landing Ground A-43), France.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a rotor malfunction or control system issue.Mechanical failure ? likely a rotor malfunction or control system issue.Share on:
