Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 28 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-5-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 43-48633
Location: Lao Ho Kaw –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary Landing GearPrimary Landing Gear
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced significant damage during landing at Lao Ho Kaw, China, rendering it beyond repair.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced significant damage during landing at Lao Ho Kaw, China, rendering it beyond repair.
Description
Damaged beyond repair during landing at Lao Ho Kaw, China.
Primary Cause
Unexpected turbulence during landing caused structural damage to the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Unexpected turbulence during landing caused structural damage to the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Share on:
