Incident Overview
Date: Monday 4 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-85-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15626
Location: Orlans/Bricy Advanced Landing Ground A-50 (ORE) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft electrical system, specifically the main power distribution unit.Aircraft electrical system, specifically the main power distribution unit.
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a sudden and unexpected loss of power during flight.A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a sudden and unexpected loss of power during flight.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Loss of power due to a sudden electrical fault.Loss of power due to a sudden electrical fault.Share on:
