Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 24 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15830
Location: Yunnanyi Airport –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gearLanding gear
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft experienced significant damage during a landing accident at Yannanyi Airport, China, resulting from severe turbulence. The aircraft was deemed beyond repair.A passenger aircraft experienced significant damage during a landing accident at Yannanyi Airport, China, resulting from severe turbulence. The aircraft was deemed beyond repair.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in a landing accident at Yannanyi Airport, China due to turbulence.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence caused by atmospheric conditions.Severe turbulence caused by atmospheric conditions.Share on:
