Date:	Saturday 20 December 1947
Time:
Type:	Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3)
Owner/operator:	Royal Air Force - RAF
Registration:	KN439
MSN:	32869/16121
Year of manufacture:	1945
Engine model:	Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed, written off
Category:	Accident
Location:	near Uetersen RAF Station -   Germany
Phase:	Approach
Nature:	Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:	Uetersen RAF Station

Narrative:
The Dakota was approaching the airfield at Uetersen in poor weather conditions. One engine failed and the pilot was no longer able to control the airplane. It crash-landed and was damaged beyond repair.

Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. Halley

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