Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 17 June 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15447
Location: 27 km NW of Baguio –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An aircraft carrying cargo operated on a cargo drop mission in the Bokod area of the Philippines. During the dropping pass, the aircraft crashed on Mount Obudan.An aircraft carrying cargo operated on a cargo drop mission in the Bokod area of the Philippines. During the dropping pass, the aircraft crashed on Mount Obudan.
Description
The airplane operated on a cargo drop mission in the Bokod area, Philippines. After making a dropping pass the airplane was seen to crash on Mount Obudan.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions combined with a loss of control.Unknown ? Possible mechanical failure or adverse weather conditions combined with a loss of control.Share on:
