Crash of a Douglas C-47A-75-DL in Retie: 9 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 17, 1944
Operator:
Registration:
42-100981
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
19444
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew was involved in a paratrooping mission over The Netherlands. While cruising over north of Belgium, the aircraft was shot down by the German Flask and crashed in a field near Retie. All five crew members and four paratroopers were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.
