Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 February 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KK120
Location: China Sea –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: The aircraft’s navigation systems and pilot’s awareness of weather conditions.The aircraft’s navigation systems and pilot’s awareness of weather conditions.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a significant navigational error while en route between Singapore and Saigon, encountering severe adverse weather conditions. The last reported position was 02.28 N, 104.18 E.A commercial aircraft experienced a significant navigational error while en route between Singapore and Saigon, encountering severe adverse weather conditions. The last reported position was 02.28 N, 104.18 E.
Description
Missing while en route between Singapore and Saigon in poor weather. The last reported position was 02.28 N, 104.18 E.
Primary Cause
Severe adverse weather conditions, specifically poor visibility and turbulence, likely contributed to the navigational error.Severe adverse weather conditions, specifically poor visibility and turbulence, likely contributed to the navigational error.Share on:
