Incident Overview
Date: Monday 19 November 1951
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-16026
Location: near Papa –
ÿ Hungary
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: C-47 aircraftC-47 aircraft
On December 27th, a C-47 aircraft lost its altitude over Yugoslavia and entered Hungarian airspace following a forced down by Soviet fighter aircraft. Four crew members were released following a settlement of USD 120,000 fines for violating Hungarian border regulations.On December 27th, a C-47 aircraft lost its altitude over Yugoslavia and entered Hungarian airspace following a forced down by Soviet fighter aircraft. Four crew members were released following a settlement of USD 120,000 fines for violating Hungarian border regulations.
Description
The C-47 as on a supply mission to Belgrade when it became lost over Yugoslavia and then entered the Hungarian airspace. The plane was forced down by Soviet fighter aircraft stationed in Hungary. The four crew members were released December 27 after the U.S. had agreed to pay USD 120.000 in fines for violating the Hungarian border.
Primary Cause
Soviet fighter aircraft stationed in Hungary forced the C-47 down.Soviet fighter aircraft stationed in Hungary forced the C-47 down.Share on:
