Crash of a Douglas C-47A Dakota III in Wolfheze: 7 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 19, 1944
Operator:
Registration:
KG374
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Down Ampney - Down Ampney
MSN:
12383
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 900 feet on a supply mission, the aircraft was shot down by the German Flak and crashed in a field in Wolfheze, west of Arnhem. Seven crew members were killed, one injured.
Probable cause:
Shot down by the German Flak.
