Incident Overview
Date: Monday 2 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KK189
Location: Akyab Harbour –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: The aircraft itself.The aircraft itself.
Category: Accident
A RAF Douglas Dakota IV crashed over Akyab Harbour due to severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and turbulence, resulting in a break-up and sinking.A RAF Douglas Dakota IV crashed over Akyab Harbour due to severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and turbulence, resulting in a break-up and sinking.
Description
The RAF Douglas Dakota IV was flying over Akyab Harbour at 50 feet with visibility at 400 yards in heavy rain and turbulence. The aircraft struck the sea, broke up and sank.
Primary Cause
Severe weather conditions ? heavy rain and turbulence ? caused the aircraft to lose control and impact the sea.Severe weather conditions ? heavy rain and turbulence ? caused the aircraft to lose control and impact the sea.Share on:
