Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 27 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15658
Location: NE of Sibret –
ÿ Belgium
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: GliderGlider
A glider was shot down near Sibret, Belgium, while on a tow mission. The incident involved a single aircraft.A glider was shot down near Sibret, Belgium, while on a tow mission. The incident involved a single aircraft.
Description
Shot down NE of Sibret, Belgium while on a glider tow mission.
Primary Cause
Unknown. Investigation is required to determine the exact cause of the incident.Unknown. Investigation is required to determine the exact cause of the incident.Share on:
