Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DL off Scoglitti: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 10, 1943
Registration:
42-23492
Survivors:
No
MSN:
9354
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
While taking part to the invasion of Sicily during the 'Husky 1' operation, just after that all paratroopers jumped, the aircraft was shot down by anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the sea off Scoglitti. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by anti-aircraft fire.