Would like to ID location of this crashed plane

[PDL5618]

I have several photographs taken by a WWII Army photographer of a crashed airplane. The serial number on the tail is 224317. Am wondering where I might find information as to where this crash occurred. Please note--I know nothing about aircraft--military or otherwise. I'm just trying to figure out the story on this photo. Thank you in advance for any insight that you might be able to provide.

 

[SaparotRob]

Can you share the photograph?

 

[PDL5618]

Can you share the photograph?

Sorry--newbie to posting. I thought it had attached properly; seems not! Just tried again.

 

[Wurger]

Welcome to the site.

IMHO that's the Douglas C-47A-55-DL sn. 42-24317 cn. 10179 delivered on 2nd September 1943 and crashed on the 14th September 1944. The accident occurred at near Warrensburg-Sedalia AAF, MO (SZL) (United States of America) while on approach. Narrative: A nine ship formation of Douglas C-47 transport planes had taken off from Sedalia AAF on a return training flight to Vichy AAF. The V-formation was approaching Sedalia after completing the training mission when the elements of the formation peeled off one after the other for a final approach and landing at Sedalia. The airframe was written off.

the info source: Aerial Visuals - Airframe Dossier - Douglas C-47A, s/n 42-24317, c/n 10179

 

[PDL5618]

That would make perfect sense--the person from whom this collection came was stationed at Warrensburg-Sedalia in April 1944. I can't thank you enough! You're a wizard!

 

[Wurger]

My pleasure.