Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 20 May 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KK180
Location: Yaping –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Helicopter rotor system.Helicopter rotor system.
Category: Accident
A helicopter crashed in Yaping, China, resulting in fatalities. The incident occurred on [Date] at approximately [Time]. Initial reports indicate a loss of control and subsequent impact.A helicopter crashed in Yaping, China, resulting in fatalities. The incident occurred on [Date] at approximately [Time]. Initial reports indicate a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed at Yaping, China.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight operations.Mechanical failure during flight operations.Share on:
