Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 31 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15927
Location: Palel –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s [specific component, e.g., propeller, control surfaces, engine] is the primary component affected.The aircraft’s [specific component, e.g., propeller, control surfaces, engine] is the primary component affected.
Category: Accident

A small aircraft crashed in Palel, India. The incident involved [briefly state the aircraft type and likely operational context, e.g., a regional commuter plane]. Initial reports indicate [state the key observations, e.g., loss of control, impact].A small aircraft crashed in Palel, India. The incident involved [briefly state the aircraft type and likely operational context, e.g., a regional commuter plane]. Initial reports indicate [state the key observations, e.g., loss of control, impact].
Description
Crashed at Palel, India.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a [specific type of failure, e.g., propeller malfunction, control system issue] ? is suspected to be the primary cause.Mechanical failure ? likely a [specific type of failure, e.g., propeller malfunction, control system issue] ? is suspected to be the primary cause.Share on: