Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 20 April 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FD846
Location: Chandigarh Airport (IXC) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft engine(s) or control system.Aircraft engine(s) or control system.
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed during takeoff from Chandigarh Airport, India. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding area.A twin-engine aircraft crashed during takeoff from Chandigarh Airport, India. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding area.
Description
Crashed during takeoff from Chandigarh Airport, India.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a loss of control or a component failure.Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a loss of control or a component failure.Share on:
