Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 24 March 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF – 437TCG/85TCS
Registration Number: 43-16035
Location: Hogeweg, Oirlo, Limburg –
ÿ Netherlands
Phase of Flight: Combat
Status: Unknown, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A passenger aircraft was lost during Operation Varsity in the Rhine Crossing region of Germany. The aircraft was targeted and crashed, resulting in a loss of life.A passenger aircraft was lost during Operation Varsity in the Rhine Crossing region of Germany. The aircraft was targeted and crashed, resulting in a loss of life.
Description
Lost during Operation Varsity in Rhine Crossing, Germany. The aircraft was shot up over the target and crash-landed.
Source of Information
https://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T5434Ahttps://verliesregister.studiegroepluchtoorlog.nl/ahome/lossregister/results?sglo=T5434APrimary Cause
Targeted attack and crash landing during a military operation.Targeted attack and crash landing during a military operation.Share on:
