Narrative:
The Dakota overshot while attempting to land at Alwar. It overran onto a road and the undercarriage broke away.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 4 May 1946 |
| Type: |  Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | KP271 |
| MSN: | 33573/16825 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Alwar ( India)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Alwar, India |
The Dakota overshot while attempting to land at Alwar. It overran onto a road and the undercarriage broke away.
Classification:
Runway excursion
Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. HalleyPhotos
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