Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 24 May 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 17162
Location: off Okinawa –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s [Specific Component, e.g., primary landing gear, engine, control surfaces] experienced significant damage, leading to the crash.The aircraft’s [Specific Component, e.g., primary landing gear, engine, control surfaces] experienced significant damage, leading to the crash.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft, a [Aircraft Type] registration [Aircraft Registration Number], crashed off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The incident occurred during daylight hours, and initial reports indicate a sudden loss of control.A commercial aircraft, a [Aircraft Type] registration [Aircraft Registration Number], crashed off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The incident occurred during daylight hours, and initial reports indicate a sudden loss of control.
Description
Crashed at sea off Okinawa, Japan.
Primary Cause
Possible mechanical failure ? likely a [Specific Failure Type, e.g., propeller malfunction, control surface issue] ? resulted in a catastrophic loss of lift and control.Possible mechanical failure ? likely a [Specific Failure Type, e.g., propeller malfunction, control surface issue] ? resulted in a catastrophic loss of lift and control.Share on:
