Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 3 May 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KN202
Location: between Meiktila and Payagi –
ÿ Myanmar
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Aircraft missing, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Douglas Dakota KN202Douglas Dakota KN202
Category: Accident
On May 3, 1945, a Douglas Dakota KN202 of 194 Sqn RAF was scheduled to depart from base for a landing at Payagi, Burma. The aircraft and crew were last seen by Duty Ops Officer at the time of takeoff. No further communication was received.On May 3, 1945, a Douglas Dakota KN202 of 194 Sqn RAF was scheduled to depart from base for a landing at Payagi, Burma. The aircraft and crew were last seen by Duty Ops Officer at the time of takeoff. No further communication was received.
Description
Douglas Dakota KN202 of 194 Sqn RAF was scheduled to take off from base at 14:55 hours on 3 May 1945 after being briefed to land supplies at Payagi, Burma. The aircraft and crew were last seen by the Duty Ops Officer at the time the aircraft took off. Since then nothing further heard from the aircraft.
Source of Information
http://www.awm.gov.au/catalogue/research_centre/pdf/rc09125z019_1.pdfhttp://www.awm.gov.au/catalogue/research_centre/pdf/rc09125z019_1.pdfPrimary Cause
Lack of communication during takeoff.Lack of communication during takeoff.Share on:
