Incident Overview
Date: Monday 8 November 1943
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-53D-DO (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 42-68809
Location: within Albania –
ÿ Albania
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 29
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control systems and navigation equipment.The aircraft’s flight control systems and navigation equipment.
Category: Accident
An aircraft lost its way during a severe snowstorm en route from Catania to Bari, Italy. The aircraft deviated from its planned course and landed in Albania.An aircraft lost its way during a severe snowstorm en route from Catania to Bari, Italy. The aircraft deviated from its planned course and landed in Albania.
Description
The aircraft became lost in a heavy snow storm en route between Catania and Bari, Italy. The aircraft drifted off course and a wheels-up landing was carried out in Albania.
Source of Information
http://legendsofflightnurses.org/Uploads/Nurses/OtherInfo/Edith%20Belden2.pdfhttp://legendsofflightnurses.org/Uploads/Nurses/OtherInfo/Edith%20Belden2.pdfPrimary Cause
Severe snowstorm conditions and navigational errors caused the aircraft to deviate from its route.Severe snowstorm conditions and navigational errors caused the aircraft to deviate from its route.Share on:
