Royal Air Force - RAF

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Location:

Belle Isle

Newfoundland & Labrador

Country:

Canada

Region:

North America

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The takeoff was started off Belle Isle in rough sea. The seaplane hit waves, gain height, stalled and bounced several times before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-35-DK Dakota C.4 in Rangoon

Date & Time: Oct 1, 1945

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Registration:

KN594

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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MSN:

16485/33233

YOM:

1945

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Shortly after liftoff, while in initial climb, an engine failed. The aircraft stalled and contacted the runway while its undercarriage was already raised. the aircraft slid for several yards and eventually came to rest into a ditch. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of an Avro 683 Lancaster I: 26 killed

Date & Time: Sep 29, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Avro 683 Lancaster

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Registration:

PD343

Flight Phase:

Flight

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The crew was performing a flight from Italy to the UK, repatriating wounded soldiers and 7 crew members from the 550th Squadron. As the aircraft failed to arrive in England, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the 26 occupants was found. It is believed the aircraft may have crash in the Italian Alp mountains.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK Dakota C.3 in Palembang

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1945

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

KG560

Flight Phase:

Taxiing

Flight Type:

Cargo

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MSN:

13152

YOM:

1944

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During taxi, the aircraft went off the taxiway, causing a landing gear to collapse when contacting soft ground. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK Dakota C.3 in Chittagong

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

FL555

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Cargo

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MSN:

11915

YOM:

1943

Location:

Chittagong

Country:

Bangladesh

Region:

Asia

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Shortly after takeoff from Chittagong-Patenga Airport, while in initial climb, an engine caught fire. The captain decided to make an emergency belly landing in a field past the runway end. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames in a ditch. While all four crew members were injured, the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Engine fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-50-DL Dakota C.3 in Panglong: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

FL526

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Supply

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

10109

YOM:

1943

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After completing a supply drop mission near Panglong, the aircraft went out of control, collided with trees and crashed in a wooded area. All four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47BA-15-DK Dakota C.4 in Trat

Date & Time: Sep 25, 1945

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Registration:

KK172

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MSN:

15418/26863

YOM:

1944

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Enroute, the crew encountered unknown technical problems and the captain attempted to make an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed in a field located near Trat and was damaged beyond repair. All occupants were unhurt.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK Dakota C.3 in Calcutta

Date & Time: Sep 19, 1945

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Registration:

KG538

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MSN:

13021

YOM:

1944

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Shortly after takeoff, the right engine caught fire. The crew was able to extinguish the fire and the propeller was feathered. The captain decided to return to Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport when on touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and collided with a water tank before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Probable cause:

Engine fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK Dakota C.3 into the Andaman Sea

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1945

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Registration:

FL610

Flight Phase:

Flight

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