Incident Overview
Date: Monday 19 November 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 17170
Location: Peleliu Airfield –
ÿ Palau
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Landing gear.Landing gear.
Category: Accident
A landing accident occurred at Peleliu, involving a single aircraft. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft.A landing accident occurred at Peleliu, involving a single aircraft. The incident resulted in damage to the aircraft.
Description
Landing accident at Peleliu.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing.Mechanical failure during landing.Share on: