Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 3 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15500
Location: 24 km SE of Saint-Valery-en-Caux –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: The aircraft’s wings and control surfaces.The aircraft’s wings and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A severe icing storm and heavy overcast conditions caused a catastrophic crash of the aircraft.A severe icing storm and heavy overcast conditions caused a catastrophic crash of the aircraft.
Description
The airplane was flying in severe icing conditions and heavy overcast when it crashed.
Primary Cause
Severe icing conditions and heavy overcast weather significantly impaired visibility and aerodynamic performance, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.Severe icing conditions and heavy overcast weather significantly impaired visibility and aerodynamic performance, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.Share on:
