Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 August 1938
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-2-221
Owner/operator: China National Aviation Corporation – CNAC
Registration Number: 32
Location: Wangmoon –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 14 / Occupants: 17
Component Affected: Douglas DC-2 aircraftDouglas DC-2 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 29, 1940, a Douglas DC-2 aircraft, identified as ‘Kweilin’, was attacked by Japanese Nakajima fighters while en route near Macao. The aircraft crashed, resulting in the deaths of 13 passengers and the co-pilot. Rescue operations were conducted, and the aircraft was subsequently rebuilt and re-named as ’39’.On October 29, 1940, a Douglas DC-2 aircraft, identified as ‘Kweilin’, was attacked by Japanese Nakajima fighters while en route near Macao. The aircraft crashed, resulting in the deaths of 13 passengers and the co-pilot. Rescue operations were conducted, and the aircraft was subsequently rebuilt and re-named as ’39’.
Description
The Douglas DC-2, named “Kweilin”, was attacked by Japanese Nakajima fighters while en route and after forced to land in the Pearl River, north of Macao, killing 13 passengers and the co-pilot. Capt Hugh Woods, the radio-operator and one passenger survived. The aircraft was salvaged, rebuilt and reflown as “39” until it was destroyed 29.10.1940.
Primary Cause
Japanese fighter attacks during en route flight.Japanese fighter attacks during en route flight.Share on:
