Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 17 January 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota III (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KG793
Location: Tulihal Air Base (IMF) –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft crashed at Imphal/Tulihal Airport, India, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft beyond repair. The impact was caused by a motorcycle striking the aircraft.A twin-engine aircraft crashed at Imphal/Tulihal Airport, India, resulting in significant damage to the aircraft beyond repair. The impact was caused by a motorcycle striking the aircraft.
Description
Damaged beyond repair at Imphal/Tulihal Airport, India when the airplane hit a motorcycle.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s engine or control system.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s engine or control system.Share on:
