Incident Overview
Date: Friday 23 June 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 41-20096
Location: Delhi-Safdarjung Airport –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine failure occurred on flight [Flight Number] from [Departure Airport] to [Arrival Airport] at [Time]. The engine experienced a loss of thrust, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent loss of control.An engine failure occurred on flight [Flight Number] from [Departure Airport] to [Arrival Airport] at [Time]. The engine experienced a loss of thrust, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent loss of control.
Description
Engine failure.
Source of Information
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