Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 15 May 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 44-76649
Location: within Kachin State –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Chinese aviation accident occurred in the China-Burma-India theatre of operations, resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair.A Chinese aviation accident occurred in the China-Burma-India theatre of operations, resulting in at least one fatality. The aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in China-Burma-India theatre of operations. At least one occupant was killed.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asphttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.aspPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or severe weather conditions.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or severe weather conditions.Share on:
