Narrative:
While on approach in poor visibility conditions, the wing contacted the ground. The aircraft consequently crash-landed short of the runway.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 17 November 1945 |
| Type: |  Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF |
| Registration: | KG310 |
| MSN: | 12305 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Wien-Schwechat RAF Station (VIE) ( Austria)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Wien-Schwechat RAF Station (VIE/LOWW), Austria |
While on approach in poor visibility conditions, the wing contacted the ground. The aircraft consequently crash-landed short of the runway.
Classification:
Loss of control
Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. HalleyPhotos
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