Incident Overview
Date: Monday 16 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Force – RAF
Registration Number: KN249
Location: 3 km NE of Basal Airfield –
ÿ Pakistan
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An engine failure occurred during takeoff, leading to a bellyland landing. This indicates a critical malfunction that compromised the aircraft’s ability to maintain control.An engine failure occurred during takeoff, leading to a bellyland landing. This indicates a critical malfunction that compromised the aircraft’s ability to maintain control.
Description
Engine failed on takeoff, bellylanded.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
