Incident Overview
Date: Monday 23 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-16304
Location: Manila Airport (MNL) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing GearPrimary Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced catastrophic damage during landing at Manila Airport, Philippines, rendering it beyond repair.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced catastrophic damage during landing at Manila Airport, Philippines, rendering it beyond repair.
Description
Damaged beyond repair during landing at Manila Airport, Philippines.
Primary Cause
Unexpected and severe turbulence during landing caused significant structural failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Unexpected and severe turbulence during landing caused significant structural failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Share on:
