Incident Overview
Date: Friday 13 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15086
Location: Nieheim –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An aircraft mission to R-16 was aborted due to adverse weather conditions, with fourteen aircraft returning to base after encountering bad weather. Specifically, 43-15086 was the only aircraft to turn back.An aircraft mission to R-16 was aborted due to adverse weather conditions, with fourteen aircraft returning to base after encountering bad weather. Specifically, 43-15086 was the only aircraft to turn back.
Description
The airplane operated on a resupply and evacuation mission to R-16. The formation of fourteen, except for 43-15086, turned back after encountering bad weather.
Primary Cause
Adverse weather conditions.Adverse weather conditions.Share on:
