Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 31 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15839
Location: 30 km N of Kunming –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine and control systems.Aircraft engine and control systems.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in a forced landing approximately 18 miles north of Kunming, China. The incident was reported as a result of a sudden loss of control.A twin-engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in a forced landing approximately 18 miles north of Kunming, China. The incident was reported as a result of a sudden loss of control.
Description
Crashed shortly after takeoff in forced landing 18 miles N of Kunming, China
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical issue or pilot error.Loss of control during takeoff due to a combination of factors, potentially including a mechanical issue or pilot error.Share on:
