Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 29 January 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53-DO (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-6496
Location: near Sedalia, MO –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A Cessna 206 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing near Lake Bagnall, Missouri. The aircraft impacted the lake surface, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A Cessna 206 aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during landing near Lake Bagnall, Missouri. The aircraft impacted the lake surface, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed into Lake Bagnall near Sedalia, MO
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? specifically, a catastrophic engine failure leading to loss of control and impact.Mechanical failure ? specifically, a catastrophic engine failure leading to loss of control and impact.Share on:
