Incident Overview
Date: Friday 4 August 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: FZ597
Location: 17,5 km NE of Mohavia –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 18 / Occupants: 18
Component Affected: The entire aircraft, specifically the wings and tail, were likely impacted by the turbulence and cloud conditions.The entire aircraft, specifically the wings and tail, were likely impacted by the turbulence and cloud conditions.
Category: Accident
A Dakota III aircraft experienced a catastrophic breakup in the air while flying through a cumulonimbus cloud. The aircraft lost altitude and control, resulting in a crash.A Dakota III aircraft experienced a catastrophic breakup in the air while flying through a cumulonimbus cloud. The aircraft lost altitude and control, resulting in a crash.
Description
The Dakota III broke up in the air and crashed after entering a cumulonimbus cloud.
Source of Information
http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?16890-440804-Unaccounted-Airwoman-amp-Airmen-4-8-1944http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?16890-440804-Unaccounted-Airwoman-amp-Airmen-4-8-1944Primary Cause
Severe turbulence and atmospheric conditions within a cumulonimbus cloud likely caused the aircraft to lose altitude and control, leading to a breakup.Severe turbulence and atmospheric conditions within a cumulonimbus cloud likely caused the aircraft to lose altitude and control, leading to a breakup.Share on:
