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Crash of a Douglas DC-3 Dakota IV in Chandina

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
KN255
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
27183/15738
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
A tyre burst during the takeoff roll, the aircraft skidded, went out of control and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Tyre burst on takeoff.