Narrative:
The Dakota ditched as a result of fuel starvation in poor weather. The airplane crashed at position 14.44 N, 96.50 E.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Sunday 16 September 1945 |
| Type: |  Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | FL610 |
| MSN: | 12021 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 96 km (60 mls) SW off Ye, Myanmar [Andaman Sea] ( Indian Ocean)
|
| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The Dakota ditched as a result of fuel starvation in poor weather. The airplane crashed at position 14.44 N, 96.50 E.
Classification:
Ditching
Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. HalleyPhotos
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