Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in Heijningen: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 17, 1944
Operator:
Registration:
43-15308
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
19774
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a paratrooping mission over The Netherlands. En route, while approaching the target area, the aircraft was shot down by the German Flak. All 15 paratroopers and a crew member were able to abandon the aircraft and bailed out. Out of control, the aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field, killing the last four crew members.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.
