Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 22 March 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15143
Location: Bathurst –
ÿ Gambia
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight control system ? specifically, a critical sensor or actuator.Flight control system ? specifically, a critical sensor or actuator.
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred, resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft crashed during flight, indicating a significant loss of life and potential damage to the aircraft.A serious aviation incident occurred, resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft crashed during flight, indicating a significant loss of life and potential damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crash-landed. At least one fatality.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control during flight.Mechanical failure ? likely a loss of control during flight.Share on:
