Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-10-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-49120
Location: Yunnanyi Airport –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Taxi
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft rotor systemAircraft rotor system
Category: Accident
A taxiing accident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A taxiing accident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Taxiing accident. Damaged beyond repair
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during taxiing.Mechanical failure during taxiing.Share on:
