Incident Overview
Date: Monday 27 November 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-16343
Location: between Tacloban and Palau –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 21 / Occupants: 21
Component Affected: Flight control systems and navigation equipment.Flight control systems and navigation equipment.
Category: Accident
A flight from Tacloban, Philippines, and Angaur, Palau, experienced a significant loss of aircraft capability during flight. The incident occurred without proper communication or support, leading to a complete disruption of flight operations.A flight from Tacloban, Philippines, and Angaur, Palau, experienced a significant loss of aircraft capability during flight. The incident occurred without proper communication or support, leading to a complete disruption of flight operations.
Description
Missing during a flight from Tacloban, Philippines and Angaur, Palau.
Primary Cause
Lack of communication and support during flight operations.Lack of communication and support during flight operations.Share on:
