Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 13 December 1944
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: South African Air Force – SAAF
Registration Number: KG710
Location: between Bari and Athens –
ÿ Mediterranean Sea
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Propeller systemPropeller system
Category: Accident
A small aircraft crashed during flight from Bari, Italy to Hassani, Greece. The incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 1500 feet.A small aircraft crashed during flight from Bari, Italy to Hassani, Greece. The incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 1500 feet.
Description
Crashed during flight from Bari, Italy to Hassani, Greece
Source of Information
http://www.dc-3.co.za/saaf-daks.htmlhttp://www.dc-3.co.za/saaf-daks.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller issue or control system malfunction.Mechanical failure ? likely a propeller issue or control system malfunction.Share on:
