Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 September 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15914
Location: Tura –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft WingAircraft Wing
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a loss of life.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure, leading to a loss of life.
Description
Crashed. At least one fatality.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Preliminary investigation indicates a significant structural failure of the aircraft’s wing, likely exacerbated by recent weather conditions.Unknown ? Preliminary investigation indicates a significant structural failure of the aircraft’s wing, likely exacerbated by recent weather conditions.Share on:
