Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 28 July 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-6 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 50750
Location: Jolo-Zettel Field (JOL) –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft landing gearAircraft landing gear
Category: Accident
A fighter aircraft struck iron on the landing surface at Zettel Field, Jolo Island. The incident occurred during either June or July 1945.A fighter aircraft struck iron on the landing surface at Zettel Field, Jolo Island. The incident occurred during either June or July 1945.
Description
Hit iron roller on landing at Zettel Field, Jolo Island. The accident happened on either 28 June or 28 July 1945.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Possible impact with the landing surface.Unknown ? Possible impact with the landing surface.Share on:
