Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL near Hopin: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1944
Operator:
Registration:
43-15403
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Dinjan - Dinjan
MSN:
19869
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located some 40 km northwest of Hopin, Myanmar, while on a supply mission. Five crew members were killed while the sixth was injured.