Incident Overview
Date: Monday 8 April 1946
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-76640
Location: Shanghai –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash and significant damage. No fatalities occurred, but the aircraft was beyond repair.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during takeoff, resulting in a crash and significant damage. No fatalities occurred, but the aircraft was beyond repair.
Description
Crashed on takeoff following an engine failure. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, https://www.baaa-acro.com/city/kiangwan-afbhttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, https://www.baaa-acro.com/city/kiangwan-afbPrimary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
