Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 7 August 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-15831
Location: 24 km SSW of Lalmanirhat –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A catastrophic aviation incident occurred, resulting in the loss of all nine crew members. The aircraft experienced a sudden and severe malfunction, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.A catastrophic aviation incident occurred, resulting in the loss of all nine crew members. The aircraft experienced a sudden and severe malfunction, leading to a rapid and uncontrolled descent.
Description
Crashed, killing all nine on board.
Source of Information
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68702562/wayne-leroy-flohrhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68702562/wayne-leroy-flohrPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly related to engine operation or control system.Mechanical failure ? likely a critical component failure, possibly related to engine operation or control system.Share on:
