Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 15 February 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-10-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-48956
Location: 1,6 km N of Vernouillet (A-41) –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear system.Landing gear system.
Category: Accident
An aircraft crashed on landing, resulting in the death of at least one occupant. Investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.An aircraft crashed on landing, resulting in the death of at least one occupant. Investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.
Description
The aircraft crashed on landing. At least one occupant died in the accident.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing.Mechanical failure during landing.Share on:
