Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 18 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-80-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15360
Location: near Ronda –
ÿ Italy
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to loss of control and subsequent impact.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed. At least one fatality.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Unknown – Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors including a mechanical failure and adverse weather conditions.Unknown – Preliminary investigation suggests a combination of factors including a mechanical failure and adverse weather conditions.Share on:
