Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK in Basal
Date & Time:
Jul 16, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
KN249
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
15674/27119
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Basal Airfield, while climbing, an engine failed. The captain reduced his altitude in an attempt to make an emergency landing. The aircraft eventually belly landed in a field and came to rest two miles northeast of the airstrip. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
