Narrative:
The Dakota overran the runway while attempting to land at Simra. The airplane fell down a 14-foot drop.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 7 May 1946 |
| Type: |  Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | KG521 |
| MSN: | 12925 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Simra Airport (SIF) ( Nepal)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Simra Airport (SIF/VNSI), Nepal |
The Dakota overran the runway while attempting to land at Simra. The airplane fell down a 14-foot drop.
Classification:
Runway excursion
Sources:
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. HalleyPhotos
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