Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK Dakota III in Mélisey

Date & Time: Feb 23, 1946
Operator:
Registration:
KG799
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
14031/25476
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Enroute, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with heavy snow falls. In low visibility, the aircraft hit tree tops, stalled and crashed in a snow covered field. All three crew were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.